First Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 March 1974 · 18:03 local in London
1974-03-01 18:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:03 local time in London on 1 March. 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
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 (61°) 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 18:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:27
Next moonset
02:31
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1974
8
Full Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Fri, Fri 8 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 1974
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:15 local · Fri, Fri 15 Mar · Moon -59°
Mar 1974
23
New Moon
Not visible22:24 local · Sat, Sat 23 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 1974
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:44 local · Sun, Sun 31 Mar · Moon 3°