First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 September 2008 · 15:04 local in London
2008-09-07 14:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:04 local time in London on 7 September. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
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
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 15:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
22:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2008
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:14 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2008
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon 64°
Sept 2008
29
New Moon
Not visible09:12 local · Mon, Mon 29 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -47°