First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 January 1914 · 13:09 local in London
1914-01-04 13:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:09 local time in London on 4 January. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Jan
1914
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 (17°) 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 13:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:26
Next moonset
01:03
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1914
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 1914
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:30 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 1914
26
New Moon
Not visible06:34 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jan · Moon -15°
Feb 1914
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:32 local · Tue, Tue 3 Feb · Moon 4°