First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 January 2019 · 06:46 local in London
2019-01-14 06:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:46 local time in London on 14 January. 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jan
2019
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 06:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:45
Next moonset
01:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2019
21
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 2019
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon -33°
Feb 2019
4
New Moon
Not visible21:04 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon -40°
Feb 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:26 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon 25°