First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 February 1986 · 19:55 local in London
1986-02-16 19:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 16 February. 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
1986
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 (52°) 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 19:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:07
Next moonset
02:13
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1986
24
Full Moon
Below horizon15:02 local · Mon, Mon 24 Feb · Moon -17°
Mar 1986
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Mon, Mon 3 Mar · Moon -23°
Mar 1986
10
New Moon
Not visible14:52 local · Mon, Mon 10 Mar · Moon 22°
Mar 1986
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:39 local · Tue, Tue 18 Mar · Moon 61°