First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 January 1987 · 22:35 local in London
1987-01-06 22:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:35 local time in London on 6 January. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jan
1987
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 (17°) 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 22:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:30
Next moonset
00:33
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1987
15
Full Moon
Above horizon02:31 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 1987
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:46 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -21°
Jan 1987
29
New Moon
Not visible13:45 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon 13°
Feb 1987
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Thu, Thu 5 Feb · Moon 53°