First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 October 2075 · 22:42 local in London
2075-10-16 21:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:42 local time in London on 16 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2075
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 (1°) 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 22:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:40
Next moonset
22:54
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2075
23
Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon 43°
Oct 2075
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:26 local · Thu, Thu 31 Oct · Moon 9°
Nov 2075
8
New Moon
Not visible11:35 local · Fri, Fri 8 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 2075
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:06 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon -54°