First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 October 2109 · 09:11 local in London
2109-10-01 08:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:11 local time in London on 1 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
2109
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 09:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:46
Next moonset
23:49
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2109
9
Full Moon
Above horizon00:11 local · Wed, Wed 9 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 2109
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:23 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon 44°
Oct 2109
24
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2109
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:56 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon 22°