First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 February 1920 · 23:49 local in London
1920-02-26 23:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 26 February. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
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 (16°) 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 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:36
Next moonset
01:53
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1920
4
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Thu, Thu 4 Mar · Moon 28°
Mar 1920
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:57 local · Fri, Fri 12 Mar · Moon -59°
Mar 1920
20
New Moon
Not visible10:56 local · Sat, Sat 20 Mar · Moon 39°
Mar 1920
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:45 local · Sat, Sat 27 Mar · Moon -19°