First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 October 1987 · 17:10 local in London
1987-10-29 17:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:10 local time in London on 29 October. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Oct
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 (14°) 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 17:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:37
Next moonset
22:15
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1987
5
Full Moon
Above horizon16:46 local · Thu, Thu 5 Nov · Moon 6°
Nov 1987
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Fri, Fri 13 Nov · Moon -7°
Nov 1987
21
New Moon
Not visible06:33 local · Sat, Sat 21 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 1987
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:37 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon -14°