First Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 September 1930 · 15:58 local in London
1930-09-29 14:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:58 local time in London on 29 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
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
Above the horizon (1°) at the exact moment.
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 15:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:31
Next moonset
22:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1930
7
Full Moon
Above horizon18:56 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1930
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon 63°
Oct 1930
21
New Moon
Not visible21:48 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 1930
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon -44°