First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 September 2147 · 08:18 local in London
2147-09-03 07:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:18 local time in London on 3 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
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
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 08:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2147
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2147
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2147
25
New Moon
Not visible01:34 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -36°
Oct 2147
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:46 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 17°