First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 August 2153 · 17:21 local in London
2153-08-26 16:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:21 local time in London on 26 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
2153
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 (12°) 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 17:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:13
Next moonset
22:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2153
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Full Moon
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Sept 2153
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible08:55 local · Tue, Tue 18 Sept · Moon 20°
Sept 2153
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:15 local · Tue, Tue 25 Sept · Moon -16°