First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 September 2089 · 19:01 local in London
2089-09-11 18:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:01 local time in London on 11 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2089
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 (20°) 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 19:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:09
Next moonset
23:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2089
19
Full Moon
Above horizon22:55 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2089
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:15 local · Tue, Tue 27 Sept · Moon 38°
Oct 2089
4
New Moon
Not visible02:15 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon -40°
Oct 2089
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:22 local · Tue, Tue 11 Oct · Moon -19°