First Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 December 1980 · 01:47 local in London
1980-12-15 01:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:47 local time in London on 15 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
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 01:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:47
Next moonset
00:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1980
21
Full Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 1980
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon 38°
Jan 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 1981
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -14°