First Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 June 1980 · 13:32 local in London
1980-06-20 12:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:32 local time in London on 20 June. 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
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
Above the horizon (6°) at the exact moment.
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 13:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:53
Next moonset
01:33
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1980
28
Full Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jun · Moon -43°
Jul 1980
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:27 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 1980
12
New Moon
Not visible07:46 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 1980
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon -45°