First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 October 1994 · 20:17 local in London
1994-10-11 19:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:17 local time in London on 11 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
1994
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 (18°) 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 20:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:58
Next moonset
23:30
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1994
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 1994
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:44 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -23°
Nov 1994
3
New Moon
Not visible13:36 local · Thu, Thu 3 Nov · Moon 18°
Nov 1994
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon -49°