First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 October 1933 · 22:21 local in London
1933-10-25 22:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:21 local time in London on 25 October. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Oct
1933
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 22:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:20
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1933
2
Full Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 1933
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:18 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 1933
17
New Moon
Not visible16:24 local · Fri, Fri 17 Nov · Moon -8°
Nov 1933
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Fri, Fri 24 Nov · Moon -45°