First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 September 2152 · 00:29 local in London
2152-09-05 23:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:29 local time in London on 6 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
2152
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 00:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:52
Next moonset
23:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2152
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 2152
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:02 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 2152
28
New Moon
Not visible16:26 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon 22°
Oct 2152
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:43 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon -24°