First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 January 2158 · 22:17 local in London
2158-01-07 22:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:17 local time in London on 7 January. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2158
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 (22°) 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 22:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:58
Next moonset
00:54
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2158
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2158
22
Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2158
30
New Moon
Not visible08:52 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 8°
Feb 2158
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Mon, Mon 6 Feb · Moon -17°