First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 September 2102 · 01:26 local in London
2102-09-20 00:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:26 local time in London on 20 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
2102
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 01:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:55
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2102
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:01 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -3°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:11 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -57°