First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 October 2033 · 17:33 local in London
2033-10-01 16:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:33 local time in London on 1 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
2033
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 (18°) 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 17:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:09
Next moonset
23:32
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