First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 August 2095 · 10:19 local in London
2095-08-08 09:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:19 local time in London on 8 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2095
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 10:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:15
Next moonset
23:45
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:13 local · Mon, Mon 15 Aug · Moon -23°
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New Moon
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