First Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 September 2117 · 08:37 local in London
2117-09-03 07:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:37 local time in London on 3 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
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 08:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:45
Next moonset
22:29
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2117
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2117
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 62°
Sept 2117
26
New Moon
Not visible01:47 local · Sun, Sun 26 Sept · Moon -38°
Oct 2117
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:24 local · Sat, Sat 2 Oct · Moon 9°