First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 March 1973 · 21:26 local in London
1973-03-11 21:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:26 local time in London on 11 March. 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Mar
1973
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 (43°) 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 21:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:14
Next moonset
02:39
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1973
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:34 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 1973
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:46 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon -22°
Apr 1973
3
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 48°
Apr 1973
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:28 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -14°