First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 April 1972 · 13:45 local in London
1972-04-20 12:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:45 local time in London on 20 April. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
1972
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 (19°) 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 13:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:38
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1972
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon -56°
May 1972
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sat, Sat 6 May · Moon -14°
May 1972
13
New Moon
Not visible05:08 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon 2°
May 1972
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:17 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon -3°