First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 August 1904 · 04:27 local in London
1904-08-18 04:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:27 local time in London on 18 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
1904
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 04:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:30
Next moonset
23:03
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1904
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:02 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon 27°
Sept 1904
3
Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 1904
9
New Moon
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Sept 1904
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:13 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon 11°