First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 September 2095 · 02:26 local in London
2095-09-07 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:26 local time in London on 7 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
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 02:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2095
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:11 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon 28°
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20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Tue, Tue 20 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2095
28
New Moon
Not visible13:54 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 38°
Oct 2095
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon 7°