First Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 September 2097 · 15:22 local in London
2097-09-13 14:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:22 local time in London on 13 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
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
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 15:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
22:20
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2097
21
Full Moon
Below horizon14:00 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 2097
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:39 local · Sat, Sat 28 Sept · Moon 6°
Oct 2097
5
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon 34°
Oct 2097
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:35 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -44°