First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 October 2052 · 02:36 local in London
2052-10-01 01:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:36 local time in London on 1 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
2052
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 02:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:51
Next moonset
00:05
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2052
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