First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 September 1902 · 22:15 local in London
1902-09-09 22:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:15 local time in London on 9 September. 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
9 Sep
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
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 22:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:03
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1902
17
Full Moon
Above horizon18:23 local · Wed, Wed 17 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 1902
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:32 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon -18°
Oct 1902
1
New Moon
Not visible17:09 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 2°
Oct 1902
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:21 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon 20°