First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 October 2022 · 01:14 local in London
2022-10-03 00:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:14 local time in London on 3 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
2022
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 01:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:14
Next moonset
23:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2022
9
Full Moon
Above horizon21:55 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2022
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2022
25
New Moon
Not visible11:49 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon 25°
Nov 2022
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:37 local · Tue, Tue 1 Nov · Moon -61°