First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 September 2118 · 09:38 local in London
2118-09-22 08:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:38 local time in London on 22 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
2118
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 09:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:02
Next moonset
22:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2118
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Full Moon
Above horizon19:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon 11°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Oct 2118
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New Moon
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Oct 2118
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:41 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon 11°