First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 October 2002 · 06:33 local in London
2002-10-13 05:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:33 local time in London on 13 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
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
2002
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 06:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
23:19
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon08:20 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon -8°
Oct 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon 60°
Nov 2002
4
New Moon
Not visible20:34 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -36°
Nov 2002
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Mon, Mon 11 Nov · Moon 10°