First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 October 2048 · 13:20 local in London
2048-10-14 12:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:20 local time in London on 14 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2048
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 13:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:44
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2048
21
Full Moon
Above horizon19:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 2048
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon -4°
Nov 2048
6
New Moon
Not visible04:38 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon 19°