First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 September 2079 · 08:46 local in London
2079-09-03 07:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:46 local time in London on 3 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
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 08:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
22:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2079
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:36 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2079
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:22 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon 65°
Sept 2079
25
New Moon
Not visible05:06 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -16°
Oct 2079
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:35 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -46°