First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 September 1928 · 03:58 local in London
1928-09-22 02:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:58 local time in London on 22 September. 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
1928
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 03:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:49
Next moonset
22:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1928
29
Full Moon
Below horizon13:42 local · Sat, Sat 29 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 1928
6
Last Quarter Moon
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Oct 1928
13
New Moon
Not visible15:56 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1928
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Sun, Sun 21 Oct · Moon 3°