First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 September 1976 · 12:12 local in London
1976-09-30 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:12 local time in London on 30 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Sep
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 12:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:39
Next moonset
23:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1976
8
Full Moon
Above horizon05:56 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1976
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:59 local · Sat, Sat 16 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 1976
23
New Moon
Not visible06:10 local · Sat, Sat 23 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 1976
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Fri, Fri 29 Oct · Moon 5°