First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 October 1970 · 05:43 local in London
1970-10-08 04:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:43 local time in London on 8 October. 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
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 05:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:50
Next moonset
23:21
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1970
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1970
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:48 local · Thu, Thu 22 Oct · Moon 42°
Oct 1970
30
New Moon
Not visible07:28 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon -7°
Nov 1970
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:47 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -8°