First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 September 1992 · 23:39 local in London
1992-09-03 22:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:39 local time in London on 3 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
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 23:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:36
Next moonset
23:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1992
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:17 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1992
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:53 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 1992
26
New Moon
Not visible11:40 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon 30°
Oct 1992
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:12 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon 1°