First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 October 2035 · 10:49 local in London
2035-10-09 09:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:49 local time in London on 9 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
2035
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 10:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:43
Next moonset
23:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2035
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:36 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 2035
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:57 local · Tue, Tue 23 Oct · Moon -11°
Oct 2035
31
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2035
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:51 local · Thu, Thu 8 Nov · Moon -53°