First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 October 2171 · 08:16 local in London
2171-10-06 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:16 local time in London on 6 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
-62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2171
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 08:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:58
Next moonset
22:57
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Calendar →Oct 2171
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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29
New Moon
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Nov 2171
4
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