First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 August 2030 · 17:43 local in London
2030-08-06 16:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:43 local time in London on 6 August. 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
2030
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 (18°) 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 17:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:30
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2030
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:44 local · Tue, Tue 13 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2030
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Aug · Moon 30°
Aug 2030
29
New Moon
Not visible00:07 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon -33°
Sept 2030
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -2°