First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 August 2087 · 12:43 local in London
2087-08-06 11:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:43 local time in London on 6 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
2087
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 12:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:19
Next moonset
23:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2087
14
Full Moon
Below horizon07:54 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 2087
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 2087
28
New Moon
Not visible06:08 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon -3°
Sept 2087
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -59°