First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 September 2041 · 18:19 local in London
2041-09-03 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 3 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
2041
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 (12°) 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 18:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:16
Next moonset
22:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2041
10
Full Moon
Below horizon10:24 local · Tue, Tue 10 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 2041
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:33 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon 65°
Sept 2041
25
New Moon
Not visible09:41 local · Wed, Wed 25 Sept · Moon 25°
Oct 2041
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:33 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon -54°