First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 January 2008 · 19:46 local in London
2008-01-15 19:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:46 local time in London on 15 January. 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
2008
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 (45°) 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 19:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:48
Next moonset
01:17
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2008
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2008
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:03 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon 18°
Feb 2008
7
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Thu, Thu 7 Feb · Moon -36°
Feb 2008
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -9°