First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 February 2101 · 04:46 local in London
2101-02-06 04:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:46 local time in London on 6 February. 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Feb
2101
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 04:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2101
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:43 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon 41°
Feb 2101
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:36 local · Mon, Mon 21 Feb · Moon -6°
Feb 2101
28
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Mon, Mon 28 Feb · Moon -38°
Mar 2101
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Tue, Tue 8 Mar · Moon 6°