First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 October 1921 · 20:12 local in London
1921-10-08 20:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 8 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
1921
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 20:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:55
Next moonset
22:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1921
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:59 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 1921
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Mon, Mon 24 Oct · Moon 49°
Oct 1921
30
New Moon
Not visible23:38 local · Sun, Sun 30 Oct · Moon -51°
Nov 1921
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:54 local · Mon, Mon 7 Nov · Moon 20°