First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 August 2139 · 03:07 local in London
2139-08-03 02:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:07 local time in London on 3 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
2139
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 03:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:04
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2139
10
Full Moon
Below horizon09:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 Aug · Moon -33°
Aug 2139
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:54 local · Sun, Sun 16 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 2139
24
New Moon
Not visible14:29 local · Mon, Mon 24 Aug · Moon 43°
Sept 2139
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Tue, Tue 1 Sept · Moon 11°