First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 August 1969 · 21:03 local in London
1969-08-20 20:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:03 local time in London on 20 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
1969
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 (7°) 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 21:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:04
Next moonset
22:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1969
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:32 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon -46°
Sept 1969
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:58 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 1969
11
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 1969
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:25 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon -46°