First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 September 2019 · 04:11 local in London
2019-09-06 03:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:11 local time in London on 6 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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 04:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2019
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2019
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2019
28
New Moon
Not visible19:26 local · Sat, Sat 28 Sept · Moon -3°
Oct 2019
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon 13°