First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 September 1954 · 13:29 local in London
1954-09-05 12:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:29 local time in London on 5 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
1954
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 13:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:13
Next moonset
22:40
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1954
12
Full Moon
Above horizon21:20 local · Sun, Sun 12 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 1954
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:11 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1954
27
New Moon
Not visible01:51 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 1954
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:31 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -61°