First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 May 1979 · 05:26 local in London
1979-05-04 04:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:26 local time in London on 4 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
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 05:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:16
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →May 1979
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:01 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon 19°
May 1979
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:57 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -11°
May 1979
26
New Moon
Not visible01:01 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon -23°
Jun 1979
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:38 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 19°