First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 October 1946 · 10:53 local in London
1946-10-03 09:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:53 local time in London on 3 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
1946
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 10:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:33
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1946
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1946
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:28 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon 6°
Oct 1946
24
New Moon
Not visible23:32 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon -47°
Nov 1946
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Sat, Sat 2 Nov · Moon -56°