First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 September 1959 · 23:07 local in London
1959-09-09 22:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:07 local time in London on 9 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
1959
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 (1°) 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 23:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1959
17
Full Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 35°
Sept 1959
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon 36°
Oct 1959
2
New Moon
Not visible13:31 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 34°
Oct 1959
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:23 local · Fri, Fri 9 Oct · Moon -52°