First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 August 2059 · 12:41 local in London
2059-08-16 11:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:41 local time in London on 16 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2059
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 12:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:34
Next moonset
23:12
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2059
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon -44°
Aug 2059
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 29°
Sept 2059
7
New Moon
Not visible00:01 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 2059
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -29°