First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 August 2084 · 10:32 local in London
2084-08-09 09:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:32 local time in London on 9 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
2084
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 10:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:54
Next moonset
22:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2084
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Wed, Wed 16 Aug · Moon 27°
Aug 2084
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 53°
Aug 2084
31
New Moon
Not visible08:45 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 20°
Sept 2084
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:23 local · Thu, Thu 7 Sept · Moon 10°