First Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 October 1934 · 19:29 local in London
1934-10-15 19:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:29 local time in London on 15 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
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
Above the horizon (12°) 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 19:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
21:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1934
22
Full Moon
Below horizon15:01 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 1934
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:22 local · Tue, Tue 30 Oct · Moon 47°
Nov 1934
7
New Moon
Not visible04:44 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 1934
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:39 local · Wed, Wed 14 Nov · Moon -35°