First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 July 1970 · 20:43 local in London
1970-07-11 19:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:43 local time in London on 11 July. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Jul
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 (22°) 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 20:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
23:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1970
18
Full Moon
Below horizon20:59 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jul · Moon -4°
Jul 1970
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:00 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jul · Moon 18°
Aug 1970
2
New Moon
Not visible06:58 local · Sun, Sun 2 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 1970
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Mon, Mon 10 Aug · Moon -43°