First Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 September 1994 · 12:34 local in London
1994-09-12 11:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:34 local time in London on 12 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
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 12:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:47
Next moonset
23:24
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1994
19
Full Moon
Above horizon21:01 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 1994
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:24 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 1994
5
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 1994
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Tue, Tue 11 Oct · Moon 18°