First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 October 2101 · 11:21 local in London
2101-10-29 10:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:21 local time in London on 29 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Oct
2101
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 11:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:55
Next moonset
23:58
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2101
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 5 Nov · Moon 55°
Nov 2101
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Nov 2101
21
New Moon
Not visible04:48 local · Mon, Mon 21 Nov · Moon -27°
Nov 2101
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:20 local · Sun, Sun 27 Nov · Moon 23°