First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 July 1935 · 23:28 local in London
1935-07-08 22:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:28 local time in London on 8 July. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
1935
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 (2°) 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 23:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
23:49
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1935
16
Full Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 1935
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:42 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon -18°
Jul 1935
30
New Moon
Not visible10:33 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon 44°
Aug 1935
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:23 local · Wed, Wed 7 Aug · Moon -2°