First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 August 2051 · 17:49 local in London
2051-08-14 16:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:49 local time in London on 14 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
2051
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
Above the horizon (20°) at the exact moment.
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 17:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:04
Next moonset
23:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2051
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:35 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 2051
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Mon, Mon 28 Aug · Moon -21°
Sept 2051
5
New Moon
Not visible05:33 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2051
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon -38°