First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 September 2159 · 14:29 local in London
2159-09-19 13:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:29 local time in London on 19 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
2159
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 14:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:12
Next moonset
22:52
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2159
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon -32°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible11:55 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 2159
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon -41°