First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 October 2152 · 12:43 local in London
2152-10-05 11:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:43 local time in London on 5 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2152
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 12:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:45
Next moonset
22:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2152
13
Full Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2152
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Oct · Moon 40°
Oct 2152
28
New Moon
Not visible01:40 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon -49°
Nov 2152
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon -50°