First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 25 August 2001 · 20:55 local in London
2001-08-25 19:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:55 local time in London on 25 August. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
2001
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 (14°) 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 20:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:18
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2001
2
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Sun, Sun 2 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2001
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2001
17
New Moon
Not visible11:27 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2001
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Mon, Mon 24 Sept · Moon -40°