First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 September 2036 · 07:13 local in London
2036-09-27 06:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:13 local time in London on 27 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2036
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 07:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:59
Next moonset
23:36
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2036
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2036
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 2036
19
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 2036
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -26°