First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 September 1929 · 23:57 local in London
1929-09-10 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:57 local time in London on 10 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
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 23:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:59
Next moonset
22:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1929
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:16 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 1929
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:07 local · Thu, Thu 26 Sept · Moon 41°
Oct 1929
2
New Moon
Not visible23:19 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 1929
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:05 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 11°