First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 September 2030 · 22:56 local in London
2030-09-04 21:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:56 local time in London on 4 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
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
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 22:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:33
Next moonset
23:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2030
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:18 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2030
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:57 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2030
27
New Moon
Not visible10:55 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2030
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:56 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon -51°