First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 August 2022 · 12:07 local in London
2022-08-05 11:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:07 local time in London on 5 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
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
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 12:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:16
Next moonset
23:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2022
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2022
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon 55°
Aug 2022
27
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 30°
Sept 2022
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 13°