First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 September 1980 · 14:55 local in London
1980-09-17 13:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:55 local time in London on 17 September. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
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 (2°) 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 14:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:31
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1980
24
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon -41°
Oct 1980
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 1980
9
New Moon
Not visible03:50 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 1980
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:47 local · Fri, Fri 17 Oct · Moon -49°