First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 September 2106 · 09:40 local in London
2106-09-05 08:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:40 local time in London on 5 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2106
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 09:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:47
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2106
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:08 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2106
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:53 local · Mon, Mon 20 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 2106
27
New Moon
Not visible10:37 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2106
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:16 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -45°