First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 August 2042 · 22:55 local in London
2042-08-23 21:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:55 local time in London on 23 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
2042
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 22:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:48
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2042
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 2042
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 6 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2042
14
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Sun, Sun 14 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2042
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:21 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon -10°