First Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 September 2040 · 03:07 local in London
2040-09-14 02:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:07 local time in London on 14 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
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
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 03:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:54
Next moonset
23:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2040
20
Full Moon
Below horizon18:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 2040
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:41 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 61°
Oct 2040
6
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 2040
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:41 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon -51°