First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 September 2032 · 19:49 local in London
2032-09-12 18:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:49 local time in London on 12 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2032
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 (17°) 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 19:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:17
Next moonset
23:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2032
19
Full Moon
Below horizon10:30 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2032
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:12 local · Sun, Sun 26 Sept · Moon 38°
Oct 2032
4
New Moon
Not visible14:26 local · Mon, Mon 4 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 2032
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:48 local · Tue, Tue 12 Oct · Moon -47°