20 Aug 2026 (3 days away): Moon at First Quarter
17-08-2026 01:01 via in-the-sky.org

20 Aug 2026 (3 days away): Moon at First Quarter

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.
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