First Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 September 2043 · 14:01 local in London
2043-09-11 13:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:01 local time in London on 11 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
11 Sep
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
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 14:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:41
Next moonset
22:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2043
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:47 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2043
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon -10°
Oct 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible04:12 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 2043
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon -63°