First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 July 1916 · 12:55 local in London
1916-07-08 11:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:55 local time in London on 8 July. 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
8 Jul
1916
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 12:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:47
Next moonset
23:56
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1916
15
Full Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jul · Moon -5°
Jul 1916
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:33 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 1916
30
New Moon
Not visible03:15 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jul · Moon -15°
Aug 1916
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Sun, Sun 6 Aug · Moon 4°