First Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 September 2070 · 14:44 local in London
2070-09-12 13:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:44 local time in London on 12 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2070
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 (1°) 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 14:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:17
Next moonset
23:28
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Calendar →Sept 2070
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Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 2070
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon 50°
Oct 2070
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New Moon
Not visible08:01 local · Sat, Sat 4 Oct · Moon 7°
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12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -43°