First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 January 1920 · 15:38 local in London
1920-01-28 15:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:38 local time in London on 28 January. 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Jan
1920
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 (44°) 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 15:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:02
Next moonset
01:41
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1920
4
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Wed, Wed 4 Feb · Moon -13°
Feb 1920
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon -43°
Feb 1920
19
New Moon
Not visible21:35 local · Thu, Thu 19 Feb · Moon -36°
Feb 1920
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Thu, Thu 26 Feb · Moon 16°