First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 September 2031 · 02:20 local in London
2031-09-24 01:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:20 local time in London on 24 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
2031
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 02:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
00:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2031
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:58 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon 15°
Oct 2031
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:50 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2031
16
New Moon
Not visible09:21 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2031
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -49°