First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 October 2008 · 10:04 local in London
2008-10-07 09:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:04 local time in London on 7 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Oct
2008
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 10:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:33
Next moonset
23:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2008
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:03 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2008
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2008
28
New Moon
Not visible23:14 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon -57°
Nov 2008
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon -48°