First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 February 2079 · 03:11 local in London
2079-02-09 03:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:11 local time in London on 9 February. 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Feb
2079
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 03:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:17
Next moonset
02:58
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2079
15
Full Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 54°
Feb 2079
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -58°
Mar 2079
3
New Moon
Not visible13:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Mar · Moon 24°
Mar 2079
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:37 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon 8°