First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 September 1935 · 03:26 local in London
1935-09-06 02:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:26 local time in London on 6 September. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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 03:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
23:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1935
12
Full Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 1935
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:23 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 1935
27
New Moon
Not visible18:30 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon -3°
Oct 1935
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon -4°