First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 September 2007 · 17:48 local in London
2007-09-19 16:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:48 local time in London on 19 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
2007
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 (8°) 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 17:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:26
Next moonset
22:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2007
26
Full Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 20°
Oct 2007
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Wed, Wed 3 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2007
11
New Moon
Not visible06:01 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2007
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon -51°