First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 August 2023 · 10:57 local in London
2023-08-24 09:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 24 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
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
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 10:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
22:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2023
31
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 22°
Sept 2023
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:21 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2023
15
New Moon
Not visible02:40 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 7°