First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 September 2005 · 12:37 local in London
2005-09-11 11:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:37 local time in London on 11 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2005
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 12:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
22:19
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2005
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:01 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 2005
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:41 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon 65°
Oct 2005
3
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2005
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:01 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon 9°