First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 August 2080 · 08:07 local in London
2080-08-22 07:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:07 local time in London on 22 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
2080
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 08:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
22:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2080
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:41 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon -46°
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7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2080
13
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2080
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:48 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -13°