First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 September 2057 · 08:18 local in London
2057-09-06 07:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:18 local time in London on 6 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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 08:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:07
Next moonset
23:16
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2057
13
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2057
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2057
28
New Moon
Not visible17:00 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 2057
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:13 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon -8°