First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 October 2024 · 19:55 local in London
2024-10-10 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 10 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
2024
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 (9°) 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 19:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:13
Next moonset
22:25
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Calendar →Oct 2024
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:26 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon -28°
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Nov 2024
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New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Fri, Fri 1 Nov · Moon 19°
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9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:56 local · Sat, Sat 9 Nov · Moon -58°