First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 September 2116 · 22:07 local in London
2116-09-13 21:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:07 local time in London on 13 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
13 Sep
2116
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 22:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:18
Next moonset
22:52
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2116
22
Full Moon
Above horizon01:31 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 35°
Sept 2116
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:32 local · Tue, Tue 29 Sept · Moon -10°
Oct 2116
6
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2116
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -13°