First Quarter Moon
Monday, 11 August 2149 · 11:50 local in London
2149-08-11 10:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:50 local time in London on 11 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Aug
2149
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 11:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
23:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2149
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Full Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Tue, Tue 19 Aug · Moon -11°
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26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:45 local · Tue, Tue 26 Aug · Moon 30°
Sept 2149
2
New Moon
Not visible05:25 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -6°
Sept 2149
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:50 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -57°