First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 April 1981 · 12:11 local in London
1981-04-11 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 11 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Apr
1981
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 12:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:26
Next moonset
03:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1981
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Sun, Sun 19 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 1981
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:15 local · Mon, Mon 27 Apr · Moon 2°
May 1981
4
New Moon
Not visible05:19 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon -7°
May 1981
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Sun, Sun 10 May · Moon 30°