First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 August 1992 · 11:59 local in London
1992-08-05 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:59 local time in London on 5 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
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 11:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:35
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1992
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1992
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:01 local · Fri, Fri 21 Aug · Moon 32°
Aug 1992
28
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Fri, Fri 28 Aug · Moon -23°
Sept 1992
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:39 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon -9°