First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 August 2011 · 12:08 local in London
2011-08-06 11:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:08 local time in London on 6 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
2011
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 12:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
23:15
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2011
13
Full Moon
Above horizon19:58 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2011
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:55 local · Sun, Sun 21 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2011
29
New Moon
Not visible04:04 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon -21°
Sept 2011
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Sun, Sun 4 Sept · Moon 15°