First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 September 2038 · 02:51 local in London
2038-09-06 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:51 local time in London on 6 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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
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 02:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:18
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2038
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:24 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon -47°
Sept 2038
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2038
28
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon -8°
Oct 2038
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:52 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -38°