First Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 May 1985 · 13:56 local in London
1985-05-27 12:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:56 local time in London on 27 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 May
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 (16°) 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 13:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:25
Next moonset
02:39
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1985
3
Full Moon
Below horizon04:51 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 1985
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:19 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jun · Moon 24°
Jun 1985
18
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 65°
Jun 1985
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:53 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jun · Moon 38°