First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 July 1992 · 03:44 local in London
1992-07-07 02:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:44 local time in London on 7 July. 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
1992
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 03:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:16
Next moonset
00:10
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1992
14
Full Moon
Below horizon20:06 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jul · Moon -6°
Jul 1992
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:12 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jul · Moon -1°
Jul 1992
29
New Moon
Not visible20:35 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jul · Moon -2°
Aug 1992
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Wed, Wed 5 Aug · Moon -22°