First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 October 2092 · 03:16 local in London
2092-10-08 02:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:16 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
2092
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 03:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:13
Next moonset
23:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2092
15
Full Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2092
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 2092
30
New Moon
Not visible19:29 local · Thu, Thu 30 Oct · Moon -23°
Nov 2092
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:40 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon -27°