First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 October 2117 · 18:24 local in London
2117-10-02 17:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:24 local time in London on 2 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
2117
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
Above the horizon (9°) at the exact moment.
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 18:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:26
Next moonset
22:16
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2117
10
Full Moon
Above horizon18:55 local · Sun, Sun 10 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2117
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Mon, Mon 18 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2117
25
New Moon
Not visible10:50 local · Mon, Mon 25 Oct · Moon 19°
Nov 2117
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:07 local · Mon, Mon 1 Nov · Moon -59°