First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 August 1982 · 10:50 local in London
1982-08-26 09:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:50 local time in London on 26 August. 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
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
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 10:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1982
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:28 local · Fri, Fri 3 Sept · Moon -50°
Sept 1982
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Fri, Fri 10 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 1982
17
New Moon
Not visible13:09 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 45°
Sept 1982
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -55°