First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 September 2133 · 11:14 local in London
2133-09-06 10:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:14 local time in London on 6 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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
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 11:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:14
Next moonset
22:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2133
14
Full Moon
Below horizon14:51 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2133
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 20°
Sept 2133
28
New Moon
Not visible16:59 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon 18°
Oct 2133
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon -57°