First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 August 2043 · 19:57 local in London
2043-08-12 18:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:57 local time in London on 12 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
2043
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 (14°) 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 19:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:38
Next moonset
22:44
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2043
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2043
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible14:17 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon 44°
Sept 2043
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Fri, Fri 11 Sept · Moon -12°