First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 November 1973 · 06:30 local in London
1973-11-03 06:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:30 local time in London on 3 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
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 06:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:20
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1973
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:27 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 1973
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:35 local · Sat, Sat 17 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1973
24
New Moon
Not visible19:55 local · Sat, Sat 24 Nov · Moon -38°
Dec 1973
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:29 local · Mon, Mon 3 Dec · Moon -17°