First Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 September 2090 · 01:44 local in London
2090-09-01 00:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:44 local time in London on 1 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
2090
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 01:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
00:01
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2090
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2090
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Sun, Sun 17 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2090
23
New Moon
Not visible18:03 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2090
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -10°