First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 January 2023 · 15:19 local in London
2023-01-28 15:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:19 local time in London on 28 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Jan
2023
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 (41°) 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 15:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:53
Next moonset
01:39
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2023
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon 16°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Feb 2023
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New Moon
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Feb 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:06 local · Mon, Mon 27 Feb · Moon -9°