First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 January 1974 · 18:06 local in London
1974-01-01 18:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:06 local time in London on 1 January. 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Jan
1974
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 (47°) 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 18:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:17
Next moonset
00:54
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1974
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:36 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 1974
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 1974
23
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 1974
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jan · Moon -16°