First Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 September 1972 · 20:13 local in London
1972-09-15 19:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:13 local time in London on 15 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
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 (10°) 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 20:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:57
Next moonset
22:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1972
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:07 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1972
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:16 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -12°
Oct 1972
7
New Moon
Not visible09:08 local · Sat, Sat 7 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1972
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:55 local · Sun, Sun 15 Oct · Moon -9°