First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 October 2057 · 14:13 local in London
2057-10-05 13:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:13 local time in London on 5 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2057
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 14:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:19
Next moonset
23:01
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2057
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Fri, Fri 12 Oct · Moon -22°
Oct 2057
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:09 local · Sat, Sat 20 Oct · Moon -11°
Oct 2057
28
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Sun, Sun 28 Oct · Moon -31°
Nov 2057
3
First Quarter Moon
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