First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 March 1987 · 11:58 local in London
1987-03-07 11:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:58 local time in London on 7 March. 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
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 (20°) 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 11:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:54
Next moonset
03:21
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1987
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:13 local · Sun, Sun 15 Mar · Moon -34°
Mar 1987
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon -60°
Mar 1987
29
New Moon
Not visible13:46 local · Sun, Sun 29 Mar · Moon 40°
Apr 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:48 local · Mon, Mon 6 Apr · Moon -9°