First Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 August 1970 · 09:50 local in London
1970-08-10 08:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:50 local time in London on 10 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Aug
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
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 09:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:58
Next moonset
22:50
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1970
17
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 1970
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:35 local · Sun, Sun 23 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 1970
31
New Moon
Not visible23:01 local · Mon, Mon 31 Aug · Moon -26°
Sept 1970
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:38 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 6°