First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 February 2158 · 06:00 local in London
2158-02-06 06:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:00 local time in London on 6 February. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Feb
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
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 06:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
02:58
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2158
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Full Moon
Below horizon09:06 local · Mon, Mon 13 Feb · Moon -15°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Feb 2158
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New Moon
Not visible21:49 local · Tue, Tue 28 Feb · Moon -36°
Mar 2158
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:53 local · Tue, Tue 7 Mar · Moon 37°