First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 September 2086 · 06:17 local in London
2086-09-16 05:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:17 local time in London on 16 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
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
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 06:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:10
Next moonset
23:30
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2086
23
Full Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2086
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -18°
Oct 2086
7
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2086
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 20°