First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 October 2046 · 21:41 local in London
2046-10-06 20:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:41 local time in London on 6 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2046
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 (5°) 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 21:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:39
Next moonset
22:42
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Above horizon00:41 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 51°
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