First Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 September 1971 · 18:18 local in London
1971-09-27 17:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:18 local time in London on 27 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
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 (11°) 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 18:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:06
Next moonset
22:28
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1971
4
Full Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Mon, Mon 4 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1971
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:29 local · Mon, Mon 11 Oct · Moon 62°
Oct 1971
19
New Moon
Not visible08:59 local · Tue, Tue 19 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 1971
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:54 local · Wed, Wed 27 Oct · Moon -59°