First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 December 1970 · 21:36 local in London
1970-12-05 20:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:36 local time in London on 5 December. 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
5 Dec
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 21:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:35
Next moonset
00:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1970
12
Full Moon
Above horizon22:03 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon 50°
Dec 1970
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:09 local · Sun, Sun 20 Dec · Moon -26°
Dec 1970
28
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 9°
Jan 1971
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jan · Moon -29°