First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 25 November 1971 · 16:37 local in London
1971-11-25 16:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:37 local time in London on 25 November. 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Nov
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 (27°) 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 16:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:56
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1971
2
Full Moon
Above horizon07:48 local · Thu, Thu 2 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 1971
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:03 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 1971
17
New Moon
Not visible19:03 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 1971
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:35 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon -12°