First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 September 1942 · 17:57 local in London
1942-09-17 16:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:57 local time in London on 17 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
1942
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 (18°) 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 17:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1942
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -31°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Oct 1942
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:58 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -6°