First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 February 2147 · 14:16 local in London
2147-02-07 14:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:16 local time in London on 7 February. 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Feb
2147
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 (30°) 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 14:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:23
Next moonset
01:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2147
15
Full Moon
Above horizon17:38 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 3°
Feb 2147
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:00 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -31°
Mar 2147
2
New Moon
Not visible05:16 local · Thu, Thu 2 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 2147
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Thu, Thu 9 Mar · Moon -20°