First Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 August 2052 · 14:20 local in London
2052-08-02 13:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:20 local time in London on 2 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Aug
2052
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 (3°) 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 14:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:55
Next moonset
23:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2052
10
Full Moon
Below horizon13:52 local · Sat, Sat 10 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 2052
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:43 local · Sat, Sat 17 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 2052
24
New Moon
Not visible12:07 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2052
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Sun, Sun 1 Sept · Moon -52°