First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 September 1932 · 13:49 local in London
1932-09-07 12:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:49 local time in London on 7 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
7 Sep
1932
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 13:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:38
Next moonset
22:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1932
14
Full Moon
Above horizon22:06 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1932
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:47 local · Fri, Fri 23 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1932
30
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon -7°
Oct 1932
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon 5°