First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 June 1973 · 22:11 local in London
1973-06-07 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:11 local time in London on 7 June. 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
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 (24°) 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 22:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:43
Next moonset
01:04
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1973
15
Full Moon
Above horizon21:35 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jun · Moon 1°
Jun 1973
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:45 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jun · Moon -28°
Jun 1973
30
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jun · Moon 61°
Jul 1973
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:26 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jul · Moon -38°