First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 August 1901 · 07:52 local in London
1901-08-22 07:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:52 local time in London on 22 August. 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
1901
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 07:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:42
Next moonset
22:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1901
29
Full Moon
Above horizon20:21 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 1901
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:27 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 1901
12
New Moon
Not visible21:19 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 1901
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:33 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -32°