First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 August 1994 · 06:57 local in London
1994-08-14 05:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:57 local time in London on 14 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
1994
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 06:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:45
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1994
21
Full Moon
Below horizon07:47 local · Sun, Sun 21 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 1994
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:41 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon 56°
Sept 1994
5
New Moon
Not visible19:33 local · Mon, Mon 5 Sept · Moon -5°
Sept 1994
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon -19°