First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 September 2003 · 13:34 local in London
2003-09-03 12:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:34 local time in London on 3 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
2003
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 13:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:05
Next moonset
22:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2003
10
Full Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2003
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2003
26
New Moon
Not visible04:09 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon -23°
Oct 2003
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:09 local · Thu, Thu 2 Oct · Moon 9°