First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 September 2047 · 10:29 local in London
2047-09-26 09:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:29 local time in London on 26 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
2047
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 10:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:21
Next moonset
23:12
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2047
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 2047
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 54°
Oct 2047
19
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 2047
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Fri, Fri 25 Oct · Moon 18°