First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 August 2019 · 18:31 local in London
2019-08-07 17:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:31 local time in London on 7 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
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
Above the horizon (26°) 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 18:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:55
Next moonset
23:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2019
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon -55°
Aug 2019
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2019
30
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon 46°
Sept 2019
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -46°