First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 September 1957 · 05:35 local in London
1957-09-01 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 1 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
1957
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 05:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:57
Next moonset
23:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1957
9
Full Moon
Above horizon05:55 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 1957
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon 51°
Sept 1957
23
New Moon
Not visible20:19 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 1957
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Mon, Mon 30 Sept · Moon 19°