First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 April 1978 · 14:56 local in London
1978-04-15 13:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:56 local time in London on 15 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
1978
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 (28°) 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 14:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:38
Next moonset
02:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1978
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Sun, Sun 23 Apr · Moon 8°
Apr 1978
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:02 local · Sat, Sat 29 Apr · Moon -40°
May 1978
7
New Moon
Not visible05:47 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon -1°
May 1978
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -26°