First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 September 2143 · 02:26 local in London
2143-09-16 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:26 local time in London on 16 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
2143
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 02:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2143
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon 29°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Oct 2143
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New Moon
Not visible16:45 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2143
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:32 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 14°