First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 August 2088 · 03:05 local in London
2088-08-24 02:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:05 local time in London on 24 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
2088
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 03:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:51
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2088
1
Full Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 2088
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:43 local · Wed, Wed 8 Sept · Moon 55°
Sept 2088
15
New Moon
Not visible02:58 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 2088
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 11°