First Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 September 2023 · 20:32 local in London
2023-09-22 19:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:32 local time in London on 22 September. 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
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 (7°) 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 20:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:31
Next moonset
22:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2023
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 2023
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:48 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon 6°
Oct 2023
14
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon -8°
Oct 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:29 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -51°