First Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 September 1950 · 21:54 local in London
1950-09-18 20:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:54 local time in London on 18 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
1950
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 21:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:30
Next moonset
21:55
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1950
26
Full Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon 14°
Oct 1950
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:53 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon 58°
Oct 1950
11
New Moon
Not visible14:34 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 1950
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:18 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -58°