First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 October 2059 · 12:39 local in London
2059-10-14 11:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:39 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2059
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 12:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
22:57
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2059
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2059
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 56°
Nov 2059
5
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Wed, Wed 5 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 2059
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Wed, Wed 12 Nov · Moon 10°