First Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 August 2012 · 14:54 local in London
2012-08-24 13:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:54 local time in London on 24 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
2012
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 (1°) 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 14:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
23:09
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2012
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon -36°
Sept 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:15 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2012
16
New Moon
Not visible03:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon 13°