First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 October 1940 · 07:18 local in London
1940-10-08 06:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:18 local time in London on 8 October. 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
1940
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 07:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:41
Next moonset
00:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1940
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Wed, Wed 16 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 1940
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon 53°
Oct 1940
30
New Moon
Not visible23:03 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon -45°
Nov 1940
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Wed, Wed 6 Nov · Moon 13°