First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 September 2122 · 04:37 local in London
2122-09-09 03:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:37 local time in London on 9 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
2122
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 04:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:28
Next moonset
23:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2122
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Full Moon
Below horizon09:48 local · Wed, Wed 16 Sept · Moon -25°
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Last Quarter Moon
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30
New Moon
Not visible16:20 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 14°
Oct 2122
8
First Quarter Moon
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