First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 November 1986 · 21:11 local in London
1986-11-08 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:11 local time in London on 8 November. 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
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 (7°) 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 21:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:16
Next moonset
22:20
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1986
16
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Sun, Sun 16 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 1986
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -22°
Dec 1986
1
New Moon
Not visible16:43 local · Mon, Mon 1 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 1986
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -41°