First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 25 September 2039 · 05:53 local in London
2039-09-25 04:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:53 local time in London on 25 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
2039
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 05:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2039
2
Full Moon
Below horizon08:23 local · Sun, Sun 2 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2039
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:59 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2039
17
New Moon
Not visible20:09 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 2039
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Oct · Moon -21°