First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 September 2153 · 00:15 local in London
2153-09-24 23:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:15 local time in London on 25 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
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
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 00:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:20
Next moonset
23:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2153
2
Full Moon
Below horizon15:49 local · Tue, Tue 2 Oct · Moon -25°
Oct 2153
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:20 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2153
17
New Moon
Not visible18:01 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 2153
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -47°