First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 October 2020 · 14:23 local in London
2020-10-23 13:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:23 local time in London on 23 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Oct
2020
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 14:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:17
Next moonset
23:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2020
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon -16°
Nov 2020
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:46 local · Sun, Sun 8 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 2020
15
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 2020
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:45 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon -51°