First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 October 2095 · 16:52 local in London
2095-10-06 15:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:52 local time in London on 6 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2095
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 (7°) 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 16:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:11
Next moonset
22:44
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Calendar →Oct 2095
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:30 local · Thu, Thu 13 Oct · Moon -27°
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:08 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 54°
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New Moon
Not visible07:32 local · Fri, Fri 28 Oct · Moon -2°
Nov 2095
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:09 local · Sat, Sat 5 Nov · Moon -52°