First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 October 2096 · 12:41 local in London
2096-10-24 11:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:41 local time in London on 24 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
2096
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 12:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2096
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:16 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -25°
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7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:48 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon 40°
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15
New Moon
Not visible00:36 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon -56°
Nov 2096
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:18 local · Fri, Fri 23 Nov · Moon -41°