First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 August 1905 · 22:16 local in London
1905-08-07 22:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:16 local time in London on 7 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
1905
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 (5°) 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 22:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:37
Next moonset
22:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1905
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 1905
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:10 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 53°
Aug 1905
30
New Moon
Not visible13:13 local · Wed, Wed 30 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 1905
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:09 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -51°