First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 April 1976 · 20:02 local in London
1976-04-07 19:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:02 local time in London on 7 April. 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
1976
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 (54°) 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 20:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:23
Next moonset
02:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1976
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 1976
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:14 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible11:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon 48°
May 1976
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Fri, Fri 7 May · Moon -27°