First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 September 2052 · 08:10 local in London
2052-09-01 07:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:10 local time in London on 1 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
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
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 08:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:36
Next moonset
23:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2052
9
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2052
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 15 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2052
23
New Moon
Not visible00:33 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 2052
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:36 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -30°