First Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 September 1996 · 12:23 local in London
1996-09-20 11:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:23 local time in London on 20 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
20 Sep
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 12:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:36
Next moonset
23:40
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1996
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 1996
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:04 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 1996
12
New Moon
Not visible15:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1996
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:09 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 22°