First Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 September 2046 · 10:07 local in London
2046-09-07 09:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:07 local time in London on 7 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
2046
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 10:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:36
Next moonset
22:38
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2046
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Full Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -8°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 2046
30
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2046
6
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