First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 September 1913 · 13:05 local in London
1913-09-07 13:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:05 local time in London on 7 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
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 13:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:36
Next moonset
21:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1913
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 1913
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:30 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 1913
30
New Moon
Not visible04:57 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -11°
Oct 1913
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -38°