First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 January 2160 · 16:06 local in London
2160-01-16 16:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:06 local time in London on 16 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2160
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 (47°) 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 16:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:51
Next moonset
01:30
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2160
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2160
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon 19°
Feb 2160
7
New Moon
Not visible09:51 local · Thu, Thu 7 Feb · Moon 19°
Feb 2160
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:59 local · Fri, Fri 15 Feb · Moon -16°