First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 April 1987 · 08:48 local in London
1987-04-06 07:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:48 local time in London on 6 April. 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 08:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:36
Next moonset
04:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1987
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 1987
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon -39°
Apr 1987
28
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon -19°
May 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon -2°