First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 August 1934 · 05:33 local in London
1934-08-18 04:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:33 local time in London on 18 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
1934
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 05:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:27
Next moonset
22:49
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1934
24
Full Moon
Above horizon20:37 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 6°
Aug 1934
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:40 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon -8°
Sept 1934
9
New Moon
Not visible01:20 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1934
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -16°