First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 · 04:15 local in London
2011-10-04 03:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 4 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
4 Oct
2011
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 04:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
23:54
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2011
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 2011
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2011
26
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2011
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:38 local · Wed, Wed 2 Nov · Moon 22°