First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 April 1980 · 04:00 local in London
1980-04-22 03:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:00 local time in London on 22 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
1980
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 04:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:01
Next moonset
03:21
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1980
30
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -23°
May 1980
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -42°
May 1980
14
New Moon
Not visible13:00 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon 52°
May 1980
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 48°