First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 October 1952 · 04:04 local in London
1952-10-26 04:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:04 local time in London on 26 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Oct
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 04:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:09
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1952
1
Full Moon
Above horizon23:10 local · Sat, Sat 1 Nov · Moon 57°
Nov 1952
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:43 local · Sun, Sun 9 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 1952
17
New Moon
Not visible12:56 local · Mon, Mon 17 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1952
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -12°