First Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 February 1913 · 08:34 local in London
1913-02-14 08:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 14 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Feb
1913
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 08:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:45
Next moonset
02:59
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1913
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:03 local · Fri, Fri 21 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 1913
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:15 local · Thu, Thu 27 Feb · Moon -45°
Mar 1913
8
New Moon
Not visible00:22 local · Sat, Sat 8 Mar · Moon -45°
Mar 1913
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Sat, Sat 15 Mar · Moon 50°