First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 · 07:06 local in London
2024-09-11 06:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:06 local time in London on 11 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
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2024
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 07:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:00
Next moonset
22:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2024
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2024
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:50 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2024
2
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2024
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 9°