First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 September 1949 · 05:19 local in London
1949-09-29 04:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:19 local time in London on 29 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
1949
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 05:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:11
Next moonset
22:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1949
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 1949
15
Last Quarter Moon
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Oct 1949
21
New Moon
Not visible22:23 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon -42°
Oct 1949
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:04 local · Fri, Fri 28 Oct · Moon 12°