First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 October 2021 · 04:25 local in London
2021-10-13 03:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:25 local time in London on 13 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
2021
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 04:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:53
Next moonset
23:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2021
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:57 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 2021
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -11°
Nov 2021
4
New Moon
Not visible21:15 local · Thu, Thu 4 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -10°