First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 November 1972 · 05:01 local in London
1972-11-14 05:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:01 local time in London on 14 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Nov
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
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 05:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:06
Next moonset
23:57
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1972
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon 61°
Nov 1972
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Mon, Mon 27 Nov · Moon -33°
Dec 1972
5
New Moon
Not visible20:24 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 1972
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:36 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon 38°