First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 September 2027 · 19:31 local in London
2027-09-07 18:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:31 local time in London on 7 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
2027
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 (10°) 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 19:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:11
Next moonset
22:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2027
16
Full Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 2027
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:21 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2027
30
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 2027
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon -21°