First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 January 1970 · 14:18 local in London
1970-01-14 13:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:18 local time in London on 14 January. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jan
1970
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 (23°) 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 14:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:59
Next moonset
02:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1970
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:56 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 1970
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:39 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jan · Moon -41°
Feb 1970
6
New Moon
Not visible08:13 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon -6°
Feb 1970
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:11 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon -12°