First Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 August 1929 · 07:01 local in London
1929-08-12 06:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:01 local time in London on 12 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
1929
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 07:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:43
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1929
20
Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Tue, Tue 20 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1929
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon -10°
Sept 1929
3
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon 50°
Sept 1929
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 10 Sept · Moon -13°