First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 October 2119 · 12:34 local in London
2119-10-11 11:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:34 local time in London on 11 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
2119
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 12:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:35
Next moonset
23:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2119
18
Full Moon
Below horizon15:35 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 2119
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon -9°
Nov 2119
3
New Moon
Not visible02:43 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 2119
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:56 local · Thu, Thu 9 Nov · Moon 20°