First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 September 2071 · 12:10 local in London
2071-09-01 11:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:10 local time in London on 1 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
2071
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 12:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2071
9
Full Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Wed, Wed 9 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2071
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2071
23
New Moon
Not visible18:21 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon 4°
Oct 2071
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon -52°