First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 August 2057 · 02:30 local in London
2057-08-08 01:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:30 local time in London on 8 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2057
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 02:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
00:05
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2057
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:21 local · Tue, Tue 14 Aug · Moon -22°
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22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon 33°
Aug 2057
30
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -9°
Sept 2057
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:18 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon -55°