First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 May 1984 · 12:50 local in London
1984-05-08 11:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:50 local time in London on 8 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
1984
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 (10°) 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 12:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:54
Next moonset
03:27
Next events
Calendar →May 1984
15
Full Moon
Below horizon05:29 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon -1°
May 1984
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:45 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon -54°
May 1984
30
New Moon
Not visible17:48 local · Wed, Wed 30 May · Moon 27°
Jun 1984
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 44°