First Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 October 2066 · 21:52 local in London
2066-10-25 20:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:52 local time in London on 25 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Oct
2066
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
Above the horizon (11°) at the exact moment.
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 21:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:48
Next moonset
23:34
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2066
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Above horizon02:13 local · Tue, Tue 2 Nov · Moon 45°
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Last Quarter Moon
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17
New Moon
Not visible13:06 local · Wed, Wed 17 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 2066
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:10 local · Wed, Wed 24 Nov · Moon -44°