First Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 September 2055 · 19:11 local in London
2055-09-27 18:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:11 local time in London on 27 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2055
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 (17°) 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 19:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:09
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2055
5
Full Moon
Above horizon19:38 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon 6°
Oct 2055
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2055
20
New Moon
Not visible11:49 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2055
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Wed, Wed 27 Oct · Moon -51°