First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 August 1919 · 21:11 local in London
1919-08-03 20:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:11 local time in London on 3 August. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
1919
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 (14°) 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 21:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:58
Next moonset
23:18
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1919
11
Full Moon
Below horizon18:39 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 1919
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 1919
25
New Moon
Not visible16:37 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 25°
Sept 1919
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:22 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon 4°