First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 February 2025 · 08:02 local in London
2025-02-05 08:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:02 local time in London on 5 February. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
2025
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 08:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:00
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2025
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:54 local · Wed, Wed 12 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2025
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:33 local · Thu, Thu 20 Feb · Moon -64°
Feb 2025
28
New Moon
Not visible00:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Feb · Moon -48°
Mar 2025
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Mar · Moon 61°