First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 February 2107 · 04:21 local in London
2107-02-01 04:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:21 local time in London on 1 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Feb
2107
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 04:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:48
Next moonset
02:10
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2107
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Full Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Mon, Mon 7 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2107
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:27 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon -55°
Feb 2107
22
New Moon
Not visible23:09 local · Tue, Tue 22 Feb · Moon -43°
Mar 2107
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:51 local · Wed, Wed 2 Mar · Moon 48°