First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 September 2119 · 06:49 local in London
2119-09-12 05:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:49 local time in London on 12 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
-67°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2119
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 06:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:01
Next moonset
22:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2119
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:52 local · Tue, Tue 19 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2119
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:42 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -8°
Oct 2119
4
New Moon
Not visible16:21 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2119
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon -24°