First Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 September 2141 · 07:52 local in London
2141-09-08 06:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:52 local time in London on 8 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
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 07:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
23:06
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2141
16
Full Moon
Above horizon05:45 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 2141
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:48 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 52°
Sept 2141
30
New Moon
Not visible04:14 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -28°
Oct 2141
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:08 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon -37°