First Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 March 1985 · 16:11 local in London
1985-03-29 16:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:11 local time in London on 29 March. 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Mar
1985
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 (56°) 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 16:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:18
Next moonset
03:14
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1985
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Fri, Fri 5 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1985
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:42 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 9°
Apr 1985
20
New Moon
Not visible06:22 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon 1°
Apr 1985
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:25 local · Sun, Sun 28 Apr · Moon -11°