First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 February 1982 · 14:28 local in London
1982-02-01 14:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:28 local time in London on 1 February. 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Feb
1982
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 (30°) 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 14:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:29
Next moonset
01:29
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1982
8
Full Moon
Below horizon07:57 local · Mon, Mon 8 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 1982
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:21 local · Mon, Mon 15 Feb · Moon -44°
Feb 1982
23
New Moon
Not visible21:13 local · Tue, Tue 23 Feb · Moon -37°
Mar 1982
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Tue, Tue 2 Mar · Moon 31°