First Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 September 2028 · 14:10 local in London
2028-09-25 13:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:10 local time in London on 25 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
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
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 14:10 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:20
Next moonset
22:53
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2028
3
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2028
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon -55°