First Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 October 2162 · 08:45 local in London
2162-10-15 07:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:45 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
2162
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 08:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:34
Next moonset
00:10
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2162
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Full Moon
Above horizon04:11 local · Sat, Sat 23 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 2162
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Nov 2162
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First Quarter Moon
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