First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 October 2149 · 23:44 local in London
2149-10-09 22:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:44 local time in London on 9 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
2149
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 23:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2149
17
Full Moon
Above horizon02:13 local · Fri, Fri 17 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 2149
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2149
31
New Moon
Not visible10:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon 27°
Nov 2149
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:18 local · Sat, Sat 8 Nov · Moon 10°