First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 October 1916 · 11:00 local in London
1916-10-04 11:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:00 local time in London on 4 October. 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Oct
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 11:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:22
Next moonset
22:13
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1916
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:01 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon -4°
Oct 1916
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:08 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1916
26
New Moon
Not visible20:37 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon -41°
Nov 1916
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:50 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon 21°