First Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 May 1978 · 08:40 local in London
1978-05-15 07:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:40 local time in London on 15 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 May
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
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 08:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
02:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1978
22
Full Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon -52°
May 1978
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Mon, Mon 29 May · Moon 22°
Jun 1978
5
New Moon
Not visible20:02 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1978
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:44 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 13°