First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 December 1973 · 01:29 local in London
1973-12-03 01:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:29 local time in London on 3 December. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
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 01:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
00:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1973
10
Full Moon
Above horizon01:35 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 1973
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Sun, Sun 16 Dec · Moon -41°
Dec 1973
24
New Moon
Not visible15:07 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 4°
Jan 1974
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:06 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon 47°