First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 October 2159 · 10:10 local in London
2159-10-19 09:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:10 local time in London on 19 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Oct
2159
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 10:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:47
Next moonset
23:52
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Calendar →Oct 2159
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:11 local · Sat, Sat 27 Oct · Moon 54°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Nov 2159
10
New Moon
Not visible01:10 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -55°
Nov 2159
18
First Quarter Moon
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