First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 October 2097 · 10:35 local in London
2097-10-13 09:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:35 local time in London on 13 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
2097
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 10:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:50
Next moonset
22:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2097
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:23 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon 44°
Oct 2097
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:56 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon -11°
Nov 2097
4
New Moon
Not visible02:08 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -45°
Nov 2097
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:23 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon -57°