First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 December 1979 · 05:11 local in London
1979-12-26 05:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:11 local time in London on 26 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
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 05:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:16
Next moonset
00:55
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1980
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 1980
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon -2°
Jan 1980
17
New Moon
Not visible21:20 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1980
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:58 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jan · Moon 24°