First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 July 1973 · 09:26 local in London
1973-07-07 08:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:26 local time in London on 7 July. 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
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
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 09:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:56
Next moonset
00:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1973
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1973
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jul · Moon 48°
Jul 1973
29
New Moon
Not visible19:59 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jul · Moon 4°
Aug 1973
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:27 local · Sun, Sun 5 Aug · Moon -5°