First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 September 2014 · 12:11 local in London
2014-09-02 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 2 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2014
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 12:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
23:34
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2014
9
Full Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Tue, Tue 9 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2014
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2014
24
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 2014
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 16°