First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 October 2010 · 22:28 local in London
2010-10-14 21:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:28 local time in London on 14 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2010
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 (4°) 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 22:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:09
Next moonset
23:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2010
23
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 23 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2010
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:46 local · Sat, Sat 30 Oct · Moon 5°
Nov 2010
6
New Moon
Not visible04:52 local · Sat, Sat 6 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:39 local · Sat, Sat 13 Nov · Moon 25°