First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 October 1995 · 15:36 local in London
1995-10-01 14:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:36 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
1995
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 (7°) 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 15:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
23:36
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1995
8
Full Moon
Below horizon16:52 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 1995
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:26 local · Mon, Mon 16 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 1995
24
New Moon
Not visible04:36 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 1995
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:17 local · Mon, Mon 30 Oct · Moon 11°