First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 September 1916 · 05:26 local in London
1916-09-05 04:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:26 local time in London on 5 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
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 05:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:45
Next moonset
22:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1916
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 1916
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:35 local · Tue, Tue 19 Sept · Moon 64°
Sept 1916
27
New Moon
Not visible08:34 local · Wed, Wed 27 Sept · Moon 11°
Oct 1916
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:00 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon -28°