First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 September 2012 · 20:41 local in London
2012-09-22 19:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:41 local time in London on 22 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
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 (13°) 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 20:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:22
Next moonset
23:04
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2012
30
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon 26°
Oct 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Mon, Mon 8 Oct · Moon 51°
Oct 2012
15
New Moon
Not visible13:03 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:32 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -44°