First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 August 2086 · 15:14 local in London
2086-08-17 14:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:14 local time in London on 17 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2086
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 (4°) 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 15:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
23:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2086
24
Full Moon
Below horizon18:25 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 2086
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:52 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 51°
Sept 2086
8
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Sun, Sun 8 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2086
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -60°