First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 September 2088 · 21:25 local in London
2088-09-22 20:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:25 local time in London on 22 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
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
Above the horizon (11°) 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 21:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:04
Next moonset
23:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2088
30
Full Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -17°
Oct 2088
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2088
14
New Moon
Not visible15:39 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 2088
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:51 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon 17°