First Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 October 2012 · 04:32 local in London
2012-10-22 03:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:32 local time in London on 22 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
2012
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 04:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:34
Next moonset
00:32
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2012
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:50 local · Mon, Mon 29 Oct · Moon 31°
Nov 2012
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible22:08 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon -52°
Nov 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 20 Nov · Moon 16°