First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 September 1937 · 21:57 local in London
1937-09-12 20:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:57 local time in London on 12 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
1937
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
Above the horizon (5°) at the exact moment.
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 21:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:26
Next moonset
22:47
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1937
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:33 local · Mon, Mon 20 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1937
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:43 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon 59°
Oct 1937
4
New Moon
Not visible11:58 local · Mon, Mon 4 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 1937
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:47 local · Tue, Tue 12 Oct · Moon 13°