First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 August 2152 · 15:46 local in London
2152-08-07 14:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:46 local time in London on 7 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2152
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 (11°) 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 15:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2152
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Full Moon
Below horizon07:10 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2152
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Last Quarter Moon
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30
New Moon
Not visible08:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Aug · Moon 23°
Sept 2152
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:29 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -17°