First Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 May 1976 · 06:17 local in London
1976-05-07 05:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:17 local time in London on 7 May. 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 May
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
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 06:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:34
Next moonset
02:27
Next events
Calendar →May 1976
13
Full Moon
Above horizon21:04 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon 3°
May 1976
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:22 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -30°
May 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible02:47 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon -16°
Jun 1976
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jun · Moon 4°