First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 September 2035 · 15:47 local in London
2035-09-09 14:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:47 local time in London on 9 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
2035
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 (9°) 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 15:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2035
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:24 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2035
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:40 local · Mon, Mon 24 Sept · Moon -8°
Oct 2035
1
New Moon
Not visible14:07 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 2035
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Tue, Tue 9 Oct · Moon -34°