First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 September 2078 · 12:22 local in London
2078-09-14 11:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:22 local time in London on 14 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2078
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 12:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:34
Next moonset
22:29
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2078
21
Full Moon
Below horizon18:31 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 2078
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 47°
Oct 2078
6
New Moon
Not visible00:06 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon -41°
Oct 2078
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Fri, Fri 14 Oct · Moon -57°