First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 August 2128 · 01:56 local in London
2128-08-04 00:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:56 local time in London on 4 August. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
2128
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 01:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
00:26
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2128
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Tue, Tue 10 Aug · Moon -37°
Aug 2128
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:23 local · Tue, Tue 17 Aug · Moon -17°
Aug 2128
26
New Moon
Not visible00:36 local · Thu, Thu 26 Aug · Moon -29°
Sept 2128
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon -53°