First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 August 1935 · 14:23 local in London
1935-08-07 13:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:23 local time in London on 7 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
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
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 14:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:35
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1935
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:44 local · Wed, Wed 14 Aug · Moon -50°
Aug 1935
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Wed, Wed 21 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 1935
29
New Moon
Not visible02:00 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon -31°
Sept 1935
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -45°