First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 September 2048 · 07:04 local in London
2048-09-15 06:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:04 local time in London on 15 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
-62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
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 07:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:20
Next moonset
23:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2048
22
Full Moon
Above horizon05:46 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 2048
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:45 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 42°
Oct 2048
7
New Moon
Not visible18:45 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 2048
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon -12°