First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 November 1981 · 01:09 local in London
1981-11-05 01:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:09 local time in London on 5 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
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 01:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:02
Next moonset
23:26
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1981
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 1981
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:54 local · Wed, Wed 18 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 1981
26
New Moon
Not visible14:39 local · Thu, Thu 26 Nov · Moon 11°
Dec 1981
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:22 local · Fri, Fri 4 Dec · Moon 23°