First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 25 August 1955 · 09:52 local in London
1955-08-25 08:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:52 local time in London on 25 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
1955
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 09:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:01
Next moonset
23:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1955
2
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 1955
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon 52°
Sept 1955
16
New Moon
Not visible07:19 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 1955
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Sat, Sat 24 Sept · Moon -52°