First Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 September 2002 · 19:08 local in London
2002-09-13 18:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:08 local time in London on 13 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2002
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 (14°) 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 19:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:02
Next moonset
22:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon14:59 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -38°
Sept 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -13°
Oct 2002
6
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:33 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -63°