First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 October 2103 · 03:21 local in London
2103-10-09 02:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:21 local time in London on 9 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
2103
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 03:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
23:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2103
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 3°
Oct 2103
22
Last Quarter Moon
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Oct 2103
31
New Moon
Not visible00:38 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2103
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon -18°