First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 November 1980 · 15:47 local in London
1980-11-15 15:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:47 local time in London on 15 November. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Nov
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 (17°) 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 15:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:48
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1980
22
Full Moon
Above horizon06:39 local · Sat, Sat 22 Nov · Moon 4°
Nov 1980
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:59 local · Sat, Sat 29 Nov · Moon 27°
Dec 1980
7
New Moon
Not visible14:35 local · Sun, Sun 7 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1980
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:47 local · Mon, Mon 15 Dec · Moon -21°