First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 31 August 2006 · 23:57 local in London
2006-08-31 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:57 local time in London on 31 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
31 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 23:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:08
Next moonset
22:42
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon19:42 local · Thu, Thu 7 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Thu, Thu 14 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2006
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -30°