First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 August 2006 · 09:46 local in London
2006-08-02 08:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:46 local time in London on 2 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Aug
2006
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 09:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:35
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2006
9
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Wed, Wed 9 Aug · Moon -55°
Aug 2006
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Wed, Wed 16 Aug · Moon 37°
Aug 2006
23
New Moon
Not visible20:10 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2006
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:57 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon -14°