First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 October 2173 · 07:39 local in London
2173-10-14 06:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:39 local time in London on 14 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
-65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2173
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 07:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:53
Next moonset
23:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2173
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:18 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2173
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:44 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -13°
Nov 2173
5
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 6°
Nov 2173
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon -3°