First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 October 2136 · 17:47 local in London
2136-10-02 16:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:47 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
2136
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 (8°) 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 17:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:27
Next moonset
22:20
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2136
10
Full Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2136
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:02 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon 64°
Oct 2136
25
New Moon
Not visible11:21 local · Thu, Thu 25 Oct · Moon 21°
Nov 2136
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:58 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon -25°