First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 October 1937 · 15:47 local in London
1937-10-12 15:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:47 local time in London on 12 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
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 (13°) 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 15:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
22:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1937
19
Full Moon
Above horizon21:48 local · Tue, Tue 19 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 1937
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Tue, Tue 26 Oct · Moon -1°
Nov 1937
3
New Moon
Not visible04:16 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon -27°
Nov 1937
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -30°