First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 September 1936 · 23:13 local in London
1936-09-23 22:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:13 local time in London on 23 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
1936
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 23:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1936
30
Full Moon
Above horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 34°
Oct 1936
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 1936
15
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Thu, Thu 15 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1936
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:54 local · Fri, Fri 23 Oct · Moon -6°