First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 October 2023 · 04:29 local in London
2023-10-22 03:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:29 local time in London on 22 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
22 Oct
2023
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 04:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:50
Next moonset
23:42
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2023
28
Full Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 35°
Nov 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:37 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2023
13
New Moon
Not visible09:28 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2023
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon -25°