First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 August 2172 · 22:56 local in London
2172-08-26 21:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:56 local time in London on 26 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
2172
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 22:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:00
Next moonset
23:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2172
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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First Quarter Moon
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