First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 February 1908 · 04:28 local in London
1908-02-09 04:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:28 local time in London on 9 February. 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Feb
1908
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 04:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
02:09
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1908
17
Full Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Mon, Mon 17 Feb · Moon -11°
Feb 1908
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:24 local · Tue, Tue 25 Feb · Moon 12°
Mar 1908
2
New Moon
Not visible18:57 local · Mon, Mon 2 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 1908
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:42 local · Mon, Mon 9 Mar · Moon 37°