First Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 August 2133 · 20:40 local in London
2133-08-07 19:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:40 local time in London on 7 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2133
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 (18°) 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 20:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:03
Next moonset
23:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2133
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Full Moon
Above horizon00:01 local · Sun, Sun 16 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2133
23
Last Quarter Moon
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Aug 2133
30
New Moon
Not visible08:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon 19°
Sept 2133
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -33°