First Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 August 1924 · 04:41 local in London
1924-08-08 03:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 local time in London on 8 August. 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
1924
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 04:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:21
Next moonset
00:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1924
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:19 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon 7°
Aug 1924
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:10 local · Fri, Fri 22 Aug · Moon 35°
Aug 1924
30
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 31°
Sept 1924
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Sat, Sat 6 Sept · Moon -42°