First Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 September 2042 · 14:21 local in London
2042-09-22 13:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:21 local time in London on 22 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
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 14:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:49
Next moonset
22:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2042
29
Full Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Mon, Mon 29 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2042
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:35 local · Mon, Mon 6 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2042
14
New Moon
Not visible03:03 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -39°
Oct 2042
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:53 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon -46°