First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 September 2144 · 16:33 local in London
2144-09-04 15:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:33 local time in London on 4 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2144
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 (13°) 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 16:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2144
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Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 21°
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Last Quarter Moon
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27
New Moon
Not visible09:24 local · Sun, Sun 27 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 2144
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -13°