First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 January 2022 · 18:11 local in London
2022-01-09 18:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:11 local time in London on 9 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Jan
2022
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 (42°) 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 18:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:48
Next moonset
00:40
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Calendar →Jan 2022
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon 62°
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New Moon
Not visible05:46 local · Tue, Tue 1 Feb · Moon -22°
Feb 2022
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Above horizon13:50 local · Tue, Tue 8 Feb · Moon 30°