First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 February 2028 · 19:11 local in London
2028-02-03 19:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:11 local time in London on 3 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Feb
2028
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 (55°) 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 19:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:09
Next moonset
02:04
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2028
10
Full Moon
Below horizon15:04 local · Thu, Thu 10 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 2028
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:08 local · Thu, Thu 17 Feb · Moon 8°
Feb 2028
25
New Moon
Not visible10:38 local · Fri, Fri 25 Feb · Moon 28°
Mar 2028
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Sat, Sat 4 Mar · Moon -3°