First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 April 1979 · 10:57 local in London
1979-04-04 09:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 4 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
1979
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 10:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:36
Next moonset
03:14
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1979
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1979
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:30 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -55°
Apr 1979
26
New Moon
Not visible14:15 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon 45°
May 1979
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:26 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -21°