First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 October 2146 · 22:09 local in London
2146-10-12 21:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:09 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2146
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 22:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:03
Next moonset
23:24
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2146
19
Full Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 2146
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -19°
Nov 2146
4
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon 18°
Nov 2146
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:58 local · Fri, Fri 11 Nov · Moon -45°