First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 August 2033 · 11:26 local in London
2033-08-03 10:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:26 local time in London on 3 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
2033
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 11:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
23:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2033
10
Full Moon
Below horizon19:08 local · Wed, Wed 10 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 2033
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:43 local · Wed, Wed 17 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 2033
24
New Moon
Not visible22:40 local · Wed, Wed 24 Aug · Moon -24°
Sept 2033
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon -38°