First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 August 1993 · 10:57 local in London
1993-08-24 09:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 24 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
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 10:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
23:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1993
1
Full Moon
Above horizon03:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1993
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:27 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon 59°
Sept 1993
16
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 1993
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 13°