First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 September 2051 · 10:21 local in London
2051-09-13 09:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 13 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
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
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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:42
Next moonset
23:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2051
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2051
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:22 local · Wed, Wed 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2051
4
New Moon
Not visible21:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2051
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:12 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -16°