First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 October 2102 · 08:11 local in London
2102-10-19 07:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:11 local time in London on 19 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Oct
2102
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 08:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:56
Next events
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Full Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon 26°
Nov 2102
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:03 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2102
10
New Moon
Not visible17:57 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2102
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:20 local · Fri, Fri 17 Nov · Moon 11°