First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 July 1986 · 21:10 local in London
1986-07-14 20:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:10 local time in London on 14 July. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
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 (22°) 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 21:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
00:11
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1986
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:40 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1986
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 1986
5
New Moon
Not visible19:36 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 1986
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon -40°