First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 September 1976 · 04:35 local in London
1976-09-01 03:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:35 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
1976
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 04:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:58
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1976
8
Full Moon
Below horizon13:52 local · Wed, Wed 8 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1976
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:20 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1976
23
New Moon
Not visible20:55 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 1976
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -21°