First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 October 1935 · 14:40 local in London
1935-10-05 13:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:40 local time in London on 5 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
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 14:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:11
Next moonset
23:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1935
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:39 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 1935
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:36 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 58°
Oct 1935
27
New Moon
Not visible10:16 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon 18°
Nov 1935
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:12 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon -5°