First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 October 2163 · 03:05 local in London
2163-10-05 02:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:05 local time in London on 5 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2163
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 03:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
00:17
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Full Moon
Above horizon06:47 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon 5°
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Last Quarter Moon
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27
New Moon
Not visible18:30 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -7°
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3
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