First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 October 1919 · 08:37 local in London
1919-10-02 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:37 local time in London on 2 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
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
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 08:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:50
Next moonset
22:41
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1919
9
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -25°
Oct 1919
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:05 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 54°
Oct 1919
23
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -38°
Nov 1919
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:43 local · Sat, Sat 1 Nov · Moon -27°