First Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 April 1974 · 08:39 local in London
1974-04-29 07:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:39 local time in London on 29 April. 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
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
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 08:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:10
Next moonset
02:45
Next events
Calendar →May 1974
6
Full Moon
Below horizon09:55 local · Mon, Mon 6 May · Moon -43°
May 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:29 local · Tue, Tue 14 May · Moon 15°
May 1974
21
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -5°
May 1974
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:03 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon 12°