First Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 August 1978 · 21:07 local in London
1978-08-11 20:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:07 local time in London on 11 August. 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Aug
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 (18°) 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 21:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:51
Next moonset
23:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1978
18
Full Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Aug · Moon -44°
Aug 1978
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:18 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 1978
2
New Moon
Not visible17:09 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 1978
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon -45°