First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 October 2127 · 17:20 local in London
2127-10-12 16:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:20 local time in London on 12 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2127
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 (17°) 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 17:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
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Full Moon
Below horizon07:34 local · Mon, Mon 20 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 2127
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 21°
Nov 2127
4
New Moon
Not visible11:07 local · Tue, Tue 4 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 2127
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:10 local · Tue, Tue 11 Nov · Moon -30°