First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 August 2003 · 08:28 local in London
2003-08-05 07:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:28 local time in London on 5 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2003
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 08:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:25
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2003
12
Full Moon
Below horizon05:48 local · Tue, Tue 12 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2003
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:48 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 24°
Aug 2003
27
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2003
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:34 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon -12°