First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 January 2082 · 04:46 local in London
2082-01-07 04:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:46 local time in London on 7 January. 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2082
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 04:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:03
Next moonset
01:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2082
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 2082
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 2082
28
New Moon
Not visible20:47 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon -39°
Feb 2082
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon 1°