First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 October 2126 · 04:36 local in London
2126-10-23 03:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:36 local time in London on 23 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Oct
2126
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 04:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:32
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2126
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Full Moon
Above horizon06:40 local · Thu, Thu 31 Oct · Moon 1°
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Last Quarter Moon
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14
New Moon
Not visible19:01 local · Thu, Thu 14 Nov · Moon -24°
Nov 2126
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:28 local · Thu, Thu 21 Nov · Moon 26°