First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 October 1984 · 22:53 local in London
1984-10-01 21:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:53 local time in London on 1 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
1984
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 22:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:08
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1984
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 1984
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 1984
24
New Moon
Not visible13:08 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 1984
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -9°