First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 July 1956 · 21:47 local in London
1956-07-14 20:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:47 local time in London on 14 July. 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
1956
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 (15°) 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 21:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1956
22
Full Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jul · Moon 14°
Jul 1956
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 1956
6
New Moon
Not visible12:25 local · Mon, Mon 6 Aug · Moon 49°
Aug 1956
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon -42°