First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 August 2117 · 01:48 local in London
2117-08-05 00:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:48 local time in London on 5 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2117
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 01:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:09
Next moonset
23:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2117
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Thu, Thu 12 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2117
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:52 local · Fri, Fri 20 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2117
27
New Moon
Not visible17:30 local · Fri, Fri 27 Aug · Moon 24°
Sept 2117
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Fri, Fri 3 Sept · Moon -58°