First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 September 2034 · 19:40 local in London
2034-09-20 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:40 local time in London on 20 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
2034
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 (19°) 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 19:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
23:21
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Calendar →Sept 2034
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon 26°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible08:33 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2034
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon -12°