First Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 September 1974 · 08:08 local in London
1974-09-23 07:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:08 local time in London on 23 September. 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
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 08:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:07
Next moonset
23:26
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1974
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1974
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:46 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 1974
15
New Moon
Not visible13:25 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 1974
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:53 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -31°