First Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 August 2048 · 01:32 local in London
2048-08-17 00:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:32 local time in London on 17 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2048
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 01:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:23
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2048
23
Full Moon
Below horizon19:07 local · Sun, Sun 23 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2048
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:42 local · Mon, Mon 31 Aug · Moon 53°
Sept 2048
8
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2048
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -62°