First Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 October 2105 · 07:48 local in London
2105-10-16 06:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:48 local time in London on 16 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2105
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 07:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
00:07
Next events
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Fri, Fri 23 Oct · Moon -23°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Nov 2105
14
First Quarter Moon
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