First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 October 2014 · 20:33 local in London
2014-10-01 19:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:33 local time in London on 1 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
2014
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 (16°) 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 20:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:24
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2014
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2014
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2014
23
New Moon
Not visible22:57 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2014
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon -37°