First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 August 2013 · 11:56 local in London
2013-08-14 10:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:56 local time in London on 14 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
2013
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 11:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:27
Next moonset
23:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2013
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 2013
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:35 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon 35°
Sept 2013
5
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2013
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:09 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 17°