First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 September 1905 · 04:09 local in London
1905-09-06 04:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:09 local time in London on 6 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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
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 04:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:49
Next moonset
22:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1905
13
Full Moon
Below horizon18:10 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 1905
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 21 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1905
28
New Moon
Not visible21:59 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 1905
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:54 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon -6°