First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 September 2135 · 16:21 local in London
2135-09-14 15:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:21 local time in London on 14 September. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2135
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 16:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:39
Next moonset
22:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2135
22
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 2135
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:53 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon 21°
Oct 2135
7
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 2135
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:11 local · Fri, Fri 14 Oct · Moon -32°