First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 September 1912 · 07:55 local in London
1912-09-18 07:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:55 local time in London on 18 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
1912
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 07:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:59
Next moonset
21:25
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1912
26
Full Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Thu, Thu 26 Sept · Moon -38°
Oct 1912
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon -2°
Oct 1912
10
New Moon
Not visible13:40 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1912
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:06 local · Fri, Fri 18 Oct · Moon -39°