First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 August 2097 · 21:56 local in London
2097-08-14 20:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:56 local time in London on 14 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
2097
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 (6°) 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 21:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
22:56
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2097
23
Full Moon
Above horizon00:53 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon 22°
Aug 2097
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:54 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon 53°
Sept 2097
6
New Moon
Not visible01:34 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2097
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:22 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon -1°