First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 · 19:02 local in London
2018-10-16 18:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:02 local time in London on 16 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
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 (17°) 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 19:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:25
Next moonset
23:15
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2018
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2018
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:40 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -18°
Nov 2018
7
New Moon
Not visible16:02 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon 6°
Nov 2018
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:54 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon 10°