First Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 September 2126 · 16:55 local in London
2126-09-23 15:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:55 local time in London on 23 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2126
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
Above the horizon (15°) at the exact moment.
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 16:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:15
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2126
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:39 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -34°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Oct 2126
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:36 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -44°