First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 September 1909 · 18:31 local in London
1909-09-22 18:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:31 local time in London on 22 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
1909
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 (12°) 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 18:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:07
Next moonset
21:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1909
29
Full Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 1909
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 62°
Oct 1909
14
New Moon
Not visible08:13 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 1909
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:03 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -61°