First Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 September 1903 · 13:09 local in London
1903-09-28 13:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:09 local time in London on 28 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
1903
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 13:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
22:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1903
6
Full Moon
Below horizon15:24 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 1903
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 1903
20
New Moon
Not visible15:30 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1903
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:33 local · Wed, Wed 28 Oct · Moon -42°