First Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 August 2154 · 15:04 local in London
2154-08-16 14:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:04 local time in London on 16 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2154
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 (2°) 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 15:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:13
Next moonset
22:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2154
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Full Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -27°
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:05 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 22°
Sept 2154
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New Moon
Not visible21:43 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2154
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:09 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon 8°