First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 October 2019 · 17:47 local in London
2019-10-05 16:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:47 local time in London on 5 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2019
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 (13°) 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 17:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:47
Next moonset
22:59
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2019
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2019
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:39 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 2019
28
New Moon
Not visible03:39 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon -27°
Nov 2019
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:23 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -32°