First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 September 2062 · 17:00 local in London
2062-09-10 16:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:00 local time in London on 10 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
2062
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 (6°) 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 17:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:31
Next moonset
22:06
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2062
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Full Moon
Above horizon19:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon 5°
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:11 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon 24°
Oct 2062
2
New Moon
Not visible19:50 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2062
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Tue, Tue 10 Oct · Moon -36°