First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 June 1974 · 20:20 local in London
1974-06-26 19:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 26 June. 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Jun
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 (28°) 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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:20
Next moonset
00:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1974
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1974
12
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1974
19
New Moon
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Jul 1974
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:51 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -48°