First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 September 1953 · 10:50 local in London
1953-09-16 09:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:50 local time in London on 16 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
1953
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 10:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:36
Next moonset
22:42
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1953
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 1953
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Tue, Tue 29 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 1953
8
New Moon
Not visible00:41 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 1953
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Thu, Thu 15 Oct · Moon 1°