First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 October 2094 · 03:45 local in London
2094-10-17 02:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:45 local time in London on 17 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
2094
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 03:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
23:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2094
23
Full Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Sat, Sat 23 Oct · Moon 5°
Oct 2094
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Sun, Sun 31 Oct · Moon 35°
Nov 2094
8
New Moon
Not visible04:42 local · Mon, Mon 8 Nov · Moon -21°
Nov 2094
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Mon, Mon 15 Nov · Moon -27°