First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 October 1981 · 08:45 local in London
1981-10-06 07:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:45 local time in London on 6 October. 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
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 08:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:08
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1981
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 48°
Oct 1981
27
New Moon
Not visible20:14 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -29°
Nov 1981
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:09 local · Thu, Thu 5 Nov · Moon -25°