First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 May 1987 · 03:26 local in London
1987-05-06 02:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:26 local time in London on 6 May. 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 May
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 03:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:56
Next moonset
03:28
Next events
Calendar →May 1987
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -58°
May 1987
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 16°
May 1987
27
New Moon
Not visible16:14 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon 44°
Jun 1987
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:53 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon 46°