First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 October 2038 · 10:52 local in London
2038-10-05 09:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:52 local time in London on 5 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2038
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 10:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:20
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2038
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2038
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:23 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 50°
Oct 2038
28
New Moon
Not visible04:53 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -26°
Nov 2038
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon 5°