First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 May 1982 · 21:07 local in London
1982-05-29 20:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:07 local time in London on 29 May. 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 May
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 (44°) 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 21:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:01
Next moonset
02:26
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1982
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Full Moon
Below horizon17:00 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1982
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 1982
21
New Moon
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Jun 1982
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:57 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jun · Moon -36°