First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 October 2153 · 10:07 local in London
2153-10-24 09:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:07 local time in London on 24 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
2153
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 10:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:38
Next moonset
23:24
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2153
1
Full Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2153
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 9 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2153
16
New Moon
Not visible02:46 local · Fri, Fri 16 Nov · Moon -43°
Nov 2153
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:55 local · Thu, Thu 22 Nov · Moon -1°