First Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 October 1938 · 07:45 local in London
1938-10-31 07:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:45 local time in London on 31 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
31 Oct
1938
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 07:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:14
Next moonset
23:27
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1938
7
Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Mon, Mon 7 Nov · Moon 51°
Nov 1938
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:20 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 1938
22
New Moon
Not visible00:05 local · Tue, Tue 22 Nov · Moon -58°
Nov 1938
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon -37°