First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 August 2002 · 11:12 local in London
2002-08-15 10:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:12 local time in London on 15 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2002
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 11:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
23:32
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2002
22
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2002
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 41°
Sept 2002
7
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 14°