First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 September 1907 · 03:40 local in London
1907-09-15 03:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:40 local time in London on 15 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
1907
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 03:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:14
Next moonset
22:33
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1907
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1907
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:37 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 1907
7
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1907
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon -36°