First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 31 August 1930 · 00:57 local in London
1930-08-30 23:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:57 local time in London on 31 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
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 00:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:52
Next moonset
22:49
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1930
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:48 local · Mon, Mon 8 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1930
15
Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 1930
22
New Moon
Not visible12:41 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 1930
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:58 local · Mon, Mon 29 Sept · Moon 1°