First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 31 March 1974 · 02:44 local in London
1974-03-31 01:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:44 local time in London on 31 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
31 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 (3°) 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 02:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:40
Next moonset
03:09
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1974
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:00 local · Sat, Sat 6 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 1974
22
New Moon
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Apr 1974
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Mon, Mon 29 Apr · Moon -22°