First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 December 1978 · 00:34 local in London
1978-12-07 00:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:34 local time in London on 7 December. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
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 00:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:42
Next moonset
00:43
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1978
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1978
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 1978
29
New Moon
Not visible19:36 local · Fri, Fri 29 Dec · Moon -29°
Jan 1979
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -4°