First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 August 1990 · 08:34 local in London
1990-08-28 07:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 28 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
1990
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 08:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:29
Next moonset
22:35
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1990
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1990
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 1990
19
New Moon
Not visible01:47 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1990
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:06 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon -41°