First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 August 2063 · 10:10 local in London
2063-08-01 09:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:10 local time in London on 1 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Aug
2063
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 10:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:40
Next moonset
23:08
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2063
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Full Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Thu, Thu 9 Aug · Moon -1°
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Last Quarter Moon
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24
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2063
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:04 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon 9°