First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 October 2113 · 00:35 local in London
2113-10-17 23:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:35 local time in London on 18 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Oct
2113
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 00:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2113
24
Full Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon 5°
Oct 2113
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:01 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon 17°
Nov 2113
8
New Moon
Not visible14:06 local · Wed, Wed 8 Nov · Moon 17°
Nov 2113
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:33 local · Thu, Thu 16 Nov · Moon -11°