First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 August 2010 · 19:14 local in London
2010-08-16 18:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:14 local time in London on 16 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2010
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 (15°) 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 19:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
22:40
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2010
24
Full Moon
Below horizon18:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon -14°
Sept 2010
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2010
8
New Moon
Not visible11:30 local · Wed, Wed 8 Sept · Moon 36°
Sept 2010
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:50 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -63°