First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 January 1925 · 23:26 local in London
1925-01-01 23:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 1 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Jan
1925
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 (5°) 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 23:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
00:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1925
10
Full Moon
Above horizon02:47 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 1925
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:33 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 1925
24
New Moon
Not visible14:45 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 1925
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:43 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon 45°