First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 October 2054 · 14:20 local in London
2054-10-08 13:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:20 local time in London on 8 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
2054
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 14:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:41
Next moonset
23:32
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2054
16
Full Moon
Above horizon18:45 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon 2°
Oct 2054
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:40 local · Sat, Sat 24 Oct · Moon 38°
Oct 2054
30
New Moon
Not visible20:01 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon -28°
Nov 2054
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Sat, Sat 7 Nov · Moon -43°