First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 October 2143 · 16:32 local in London
2143-10-15 15:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:32 local time in London on 15 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
2143
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 (14°) 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 16:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:55
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
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Full Moon
Above horizon20:51 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 2143
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:17 local · Thu, Thu 31 Oct · Moon 25°
Nov 2143
7
New Moon
Not visible01:47 local · Thu, Thu 7 Nov · Moon -47°
Nov 2143
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Thu, Thu 14 Nov · Moon -31°