First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 July 1902 · 12:47 local in London
1902-07-12 12:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:47 local time in London on 12 July. 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
1902
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
Above the horizon (1°) at the exact moment.
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 12:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:40
Next moonset
23:18
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1902
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:45 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 1902
28
Last Quarter Moon
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Aug 1902
3
New Moon
Not visible20:17 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 1902
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -51°