First Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 September 1952 · 21:31 local in London
1952-09-26 20:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:31 local time in London on 26 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
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
Above the horizon (3°) 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 21:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:09
Next moonset
22:14
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1952
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:15 local · Fri, Fri 3 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 1952
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:33 local · Fri, Fri 10 Oct · Moon -11°
Oct 1952
18
New Moon
Not visible23:42 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 1952
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:04 local · Sun, Sun 26 Oct · Moon -52°