First Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 August 2008 · 21:20 local in London
2008-08-08 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:20 local time in London on 8 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
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 (8°) 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 21:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:33
Next moonset
22:39
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2008
16
Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 16 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2008
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:50 local · Sun, Sun 24 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2008
30
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon -13°
Sept 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:04 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -3°