First Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 September 1945 · 18:39 local in London
1945-09-14 17:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:39 local time in London on 14 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
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
Above the horizon (16°) 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 18:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
22:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1945
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:46 local · Fri, Fri 21 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1945
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:24 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 22°
Oct 1945
6
New Moon
Not visible06:23 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 1945
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:38 local · Sun, Sun 14 Oct · Moon -40°