First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 July 2144 · 06:04 local in London
2144-07-08 05:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:04 local time in London on 8 July. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2144
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 06:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:57
Next moonset
00:36
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2144
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jul · Moon 15°
Jul 2144
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 2144
30
New Moon
Not visible15:41 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jul · Moon 40°
Aug 2144
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Thu, Thu 6 Aug · Moon -31°