First Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 July 2020 · 13:33 local in London
2020-07-27 12:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:33 local time in London on 27 July. 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Jul
2020
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 13:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:42
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2020
3
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon -37°
Aug 2020
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon -23°
Aug 2020
19
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2020
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:58 local · Tue, Tue 25 Aug · Moon 19°