First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 October 1936 · 12:54 local in London
1936-10-23 12:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:54 local time in London on 23 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Oct
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 12:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:33
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1936
30
Full Moon
Above horizon05:58 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon 10°
Nov 1936
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:29 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 1936
14
New Moon
Not visible04:42 local · Sat, Sat 14 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 1936
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:19 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon -19°