First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 September 1985 · 12:03 local in London
1985-09-21 11:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:03 local time in London on 21 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Sep
1985
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 12:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:45
Next moonset
22:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1985
29
Full Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon 37°
Oct 1985
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 63°
Oct 1985
14
New Moon
Not visible05:33 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 1985
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:13 local · Sun, Sun 20 Oct · Moon 7°