First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 February 1975 · 07:39 local in London
1975-02-19 07:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:39 local time in London on 19 February. 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Feb
1975
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 07:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:08
Next moonset
02:36
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1975
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Wed, Wed 26 Feb · Moon 40°
Mar 1975
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:20 local · Tue, Tue 4 Mar · Moon -50°
Mar 1975
12
New Moon
Not visible23:48 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 1975
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 51°