First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 September 2081 · 03:22 local in London
2081-09-10 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:22 local time in London on 10 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
2081
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 03:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:10
Next moonset
22:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2081
18
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2081
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:30 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 36°
Oct 2081
2
New Moon
Not visible18:23 local · Thu, Thu 2 Oct · Moon -2°
Oct 2081
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:58 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon 6°