First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 September 1993 · 20:32 local in London
1993-09-22 19:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:32 local time in London on 22 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
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
Above the horizon (13°) at the exact moment.
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 20:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
23:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1993
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:54 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 1993
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 1993
15
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Fri, Fri 15 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1993
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -41°