First Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 January 1993 · 03:39 local in London
1993-01-01 03:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:39 local time in London on 1 January. 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Jan
1993
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 03:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:10
Next moonset
01:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1993
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 1993
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:01 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 1993
22
New Moon
Not visible18:27 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 1993
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:20 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jan · Moon 18°