First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 August 1989 · 18:29 local in London
1989-08-09 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 9 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
1989
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 (16°) 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 18:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
22:41
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1989
17
Full Moon
Above horizon04:07 local · Thu, Thu 17 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 1989
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 1989
31
New Moon
Not visible06:45 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 1989
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -39°