First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 September 2105 · 13:29 local in London
2105-09-16 12:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:29 local time in London on 16 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
2105
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 13:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:51
Next moonset
23:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2105
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:25 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon 41°
Sept 2105
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:33 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon -19°
Oct 2105
8
New Moon
Not visible03:08 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -38°
Oct 2105
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:48 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -55°