First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 September 2029 · 02:29 local in London
2029-09-15 01:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:29 local time in London on 15 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2029
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 02:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:34
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2029
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Full Moon
Below horizon17:29 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2029
30
Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible20:15 local · Sun, Sun 7 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 2029
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Sun, Sun 14 Oct · Moon -23°