First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 September 2115 · 22:05 local in London
2115-09-25 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:05 local time in London on 25 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
2115
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
Above the horizon (0°) at the exact moment.
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 22:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:13
Next moonset
22:12
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2115
3
Full Moon
Above horizon21:30 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2115
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:02 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 4°
Oct 2115
17
New Moon
Not visible20:32 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon -22°
Oct 2115
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Fri, Fri 25 Oct · Moon 11°