First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 February 1971 · 15:31 local in London
1971-02-02 14:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:31 local time in London on 2 February. 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Feb
1971
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 (40°) 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 15:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:15
Next moonset
03:19
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1971
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Wed, Wed 10 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 1971
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:14 local · Thu, Thu 18 Feb · Moon -23°
Feb 1971
25
New Moon
Not visible10:49 local · Thu, Thu 25 Feb · Moon 22°
Mar 1971
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:01 local · Thu, Thu 4 Mar · Moon 4°