First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 January 1900 · 05:40 local in London
1900-01-08 05:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:40 local time in London on 8 January. 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
1900
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 05:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
01:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1900
15
Full Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 1900
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:53 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jan · Moon -12°
Jan 1900
31
New Moon
Not visible01:23 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -50°
Feb 1900
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:23 local · Tue, Tue 6 Feb · Moon 53°