First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 October 2013 · 00:02 local in London
2013-10-11 23:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:02 local time in London on 12 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2013
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 00:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
00:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2013
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 49°
Oct 2013
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon 8°
Nov 2013
3
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 2013
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:57 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon -49°