First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 August 1956 · 09:45 local in London
1956-08-13 08:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:45 local time in London on 13 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
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
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 09:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:41
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1956
21
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Tue, Tue 21 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1956
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 54°
Sept 1956
4
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Tue, Tue 4 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 1956
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:13 local · Wed, Wed 12 Sept · Moon -21°