First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 September 1981 · 14:26 local in London
1981-09-06 13:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:26 local time in London on 6 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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
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 14:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:31
Next moonset
23:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1981
14
Full Moon
Above horizon04:09 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 1981
28
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon -15°
Oct 1981
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:45 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon -54°