First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 September 2145 · 18:48 local in London
2145-09-23 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:48 local time in London on 23 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2145
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 (19°) 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 18:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:15
Next moonset
23:25
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2145
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:16 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon 37°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Oct 2145
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:40 local · Sat, Sat 23 Oct · Moon -19°