First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 September 2154 · 20:09 local in London
2154-09-14 19:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:09 local time in London on 14 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2154
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 (8°) 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 20:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:34
Next moonset
22:03
Next events
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Full Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2154
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -10°
Oct 2154
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New Moon
Not visible09:00 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2154
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:06 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon -31°