First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 August 2038 · 21:21 local in London
2038-08-07 20:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:21 local time in London on 7 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2038
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 21:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
23:48
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2038
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Sat, Sat 14 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2038
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:12 local · Mon, Mon 23 Aug · Moon 7°
Aug 2038
30
New Moon
Not visible11:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 44°
Sept 2038
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:51 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon -35°