First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 July 1918 · 07:25 local in London
1918-07-16 06:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:25 local time in London on 16 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
1918
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 07:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:11
Next moonset
23:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1918
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jul · Moon 7°
Jul 1918
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:14 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon 0°
Aug 1918
6
New Moon
Not visible21:29 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon -11°
Aug 1918
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:16 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon -12°