First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 August 1988 · 16:52 local in London
1988-08-20 15:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:52 local time in London on 20 August. 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
20 Aug
1988
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 (9°) 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 16:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:14
Next moonset
22:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1988
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon -47°
Sept 1988
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:50 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 57°
Sept 1988
11
New Moon
Not visible05:49 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1988
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:18 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon -54°