First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 August 2141 · 14:21 local in London
2141-08-09 13:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:21 local time in London on 9 August. 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
2141
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 14:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
23:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2141
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Full Moon
Below horizon17:22 local · Thu, Thu 17 Aug · Moon -22°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2141
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -60°