First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 January 1930 · 03:11 local in London
1930-01-08 03:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:11 local time in London on 8 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
1930
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 03:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:38
Next moonset
01:31
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1930
14
Full Moon
Above horizon22:21 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon 56°
Jan 1930
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:07 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -44°
Jan 1930
29
New Moon
Not visible19:07 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 1930
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:26 local · Thu, Thu 6 Feb · Moon 55°