First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 October 1998 · 11:46 local in London
1998-10-28 11:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:46 local time in London on 28 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Oct
1998
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 11:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:35
Next moonset
22:58
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1998
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:18 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1998
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:28 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 1998
19
New Moon
Not visible04:27 local · Thu, Thu 19 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 1998
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:23 local · Fri, Fri 27 Nov · Moon -12°