First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 August 1952 · 13:03 local in London
1952-08-28 12:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:03 local time in London on 28 August. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
1952
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 13:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:23
Next moonset
22:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1952
4
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1952
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:36 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon 47°
Sept 1952
19
New Moon
Not visible08:22 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1952
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 3°