First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 September 2054 · 22:47 local in London
2054-09-08 21:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:47 local time in London on 8 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2054
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 22:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:05
Next moonset
23:16
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2054
17
Full Moon
Above horizon02:41 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2054
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -19°
Oct 2054
1
New Moon
Not visible10:49 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2054
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:20 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -3°