First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 October 1951 · 01:00 local in London
1951-10-08 00:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:00 local time in London on 8 October. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
1951
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 01:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:02
Next moonset
23:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1951
15
Full Moon
Above horizon01:51 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 1951
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:56 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 1951
30
New Moon
Not visible13:55 local · Tue, Tue 30 Oct · Moon 14°
Nov 1951
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 Nov · Moon -56°