First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 October 2049 · 10:39 local in London
2049-10-04 09:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:39 local time in London on 4 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Oct
2049
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 10:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:50
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2049
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Mon, Mon 11 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2049
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Oct · Moon -22°
Oct 2049
26
New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Tue, Tue 26 Oct · Moon 1°
Nov 2049
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Nov · Moon 21°