First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 August 1996 · 04:37 local in London
1996-08-22 03:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:37 local time in London on 22 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
1996
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 04:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:42
Next moonset
23:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1996
28
Full Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon -6°
Sept 1996
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:06 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1996
13
New Moon
Not visible00:07 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1996
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:23 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -19°