First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 September 2174 · 13:40 local in London
2174-09-04 12:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:40 local time in London on 4 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2174
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 13:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
22:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2174
11
Full Moon
Below horizon08:04 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2174
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 2174
26
New Moon
Not visible03:43 local · Mon, Mon 26 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2174
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:58 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon -22°