First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 August 2079 · 15:28 local in London
2079-08-04 14:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:28 local time in London on 4 August. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
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
Above the horizon (8°) 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 15:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:26
Next moonset
23:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2079
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Sat, Sat 12 Aug · Moon -26°
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Last Quarter Moon
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26
New Moon
Not visible18:02 local · Sat, Sat 26 Aug · Moon 20°
Sept 2079
3
First Quarter Moon
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