First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 September 1970 · 20:38 local in London
1970-09-08 19:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:38 local time in London on 8 September. 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
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 (6°) 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 20:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:24
Next moonset
22:01
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1970
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1970
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:42 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 41°
Sept 1970
30
New Moon
Not visible15:32 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 22°
Oct 1970
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -61°