First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 August 1971 · 03:56 local in London
1971-08-29 02:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:56 local time in London on 29 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Aug
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
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 03:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:46
Next moonset
22:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1971
5
Full Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1971
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:23 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 1971
19
New Moon
Not visible15:42 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 1971
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:18 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon 11°