First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 September 1956 · 01:13 local in London
1956-09-12 00:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:13 local time in London on 12 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
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 01:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1956
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1956
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:25 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 1956
4
New Moon
Not visible05:25 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 1956
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:44 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 19°