First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 September 2074 · 18:59 local in London
2074-09-27 17:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:59 local time in London on 27 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2074
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 (16°) 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 18:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:39
Next moonset
23:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2074
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2074
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:47 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon 58°
Oct 2074
20
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Sat, Sat 20 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2074
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:15 local · Sat, Sat 27 Oct · Moon -36°