First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 · 06:50 local in London
2010-09-15 05:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:50 local time in London on 15 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
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
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
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 06:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
23:06
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2010
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:17 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -26°
Oct 2010
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:52 local · Fri, Fri 1 Oct · Moon 53°
Oct 2010
7
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2010
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon 4°