First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 August 2114 · 13:15 local in London
2114-08-08 12:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:15 local time in London on 8 August. 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2114
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 13:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:08
Next moonset
23:40
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2114
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:06 local · Thu, Thu 16 Aug · Moon -57°
Aug 2114
23
Last Quarter Moon
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Aug 2114
30
New Moon
Not visible11:16 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2114
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:25 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -61°