First Quarter Moon
Friday, 10 January 2098 · 16:58 local in London
2098-01-10 16:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:58 local time in London on 10 January. 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
10 Jan
2098
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 (44°) 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 16:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:28
Next moonset
00:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2098
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -10°
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Above horizon05:58 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon 24°
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1
New Moon
Not visible09:54 local · Sat, Sat 1 Feb · Moon 10°
Feb 2098
9
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Below horizon06:16 local · Sun, Sun 9 Feb · Moon -19°