First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 October 1992 · 15:12 local in London
1992-10-03 14:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:12 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
1992
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
Above the horizon (1°) at the exact moment.
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 15:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:27
Next moonset
23:16
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1992
11
Full Moon
Above horizon19:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 1992
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Mon, Mon 19 Oct · Moon 50°
Oct 1992
25
New Moon
Not visible20:34 local · Sun, Sun 25 Oct · Moon -40°
Nov 1992
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Mon, Mon 2 Nov · Moon -37°