First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 August 2040 · 19:36 local in London
2040-08-15 18:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:36 local time in London on 15 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2040
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 (19°) 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 19:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
23:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2040
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2040
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 2040
6
New Moon
Not visible16:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2040
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:07 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon -41°