First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 October 1923 · 20:54 local in London
1923-10-16 20:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:54 local time in London on 16 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
1923
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 (10°) 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 20:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:02
Next moonset
22:25
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1923
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon 11°
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1
Last Quarter Moon
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Nov 1923
8
New Moon
Not visible15:27 local · Thu, Thu 8 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 1923
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:41 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon -32°