First Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 October 2137 · 21:04 local in London
2137-10-21 20:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:04 local time in London on 21 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
21 Oct
2137
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 21:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:39
Next moonset
22:54
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Calendar →Oct 2137
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:24 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon 52°
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Last Quarter Moon
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13
New Moon
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Nov 2137
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon -42°