First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 January 2018 · 22:20 local in London
2018-01-24 22:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:20 local time in London on 24 January. 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Jan
2018
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 (21°) 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 22:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:34
Next moonset
00:49
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2018
31
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2018
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Wed, Wed 7 Feb · Moon -44°
Feb 2018
15
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Thu, Thu 15 Feb · Moon -37°
Feb 2018
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:09 local · Fri, Fri 23 Feb · Moon -17°