First Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 February 1945 · 09:38 local in London
1945-02-19 08:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:38 local time in London on 19 February. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Feb
1945
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 09:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:36
Next moonset
03:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1945
27
Full Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Tue, Tue 27 Feb · Moon 50°
Mar 1945
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:30 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon 15°
Mar 1945
14
New Moon
Not visible04:51 local · Wed, Wed 14 Mar · Moon -28°
Mar 1945
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:12 local · Tue, Tue 20 Mar · Moon 58°