First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 September 1969 · 03:25 local in London
1969-09-19 02:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:25 local time in London on 19 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
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
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 03:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:17
Next moonset
22:47
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1969
25
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Thu, Thu 25 Sept · Moon 23°
Oct 1969
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:05 local · Fri, Fri 3 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 1969
11
New Moon
Not visible10:39 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1969
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:32 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon -52°