First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 August 2016 · 19:21 local in London
2016-08-10 18:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:21 local time in London on 10 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Aug
2016
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 (25°) 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 19:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:45
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2016
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2016
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible10:03 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2016
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon -14°