First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 September 2085 · 19:18 local in London
2085-09-26 18:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:18 local time in London on 26 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
2085
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
Above the horizon (15°) at the exact moment.
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 19:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
22:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2085
3
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 3 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2085
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 4°
Oct 2085
18
New Moon
Not visible18:00 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2085
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:35 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon -37°