First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 March 1975 · 21:05 local in London
1975-03-20 20:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:05 local time in London on 20 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
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
Above the horizon (51°) 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 21:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:51
Next moonset
03:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1975
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:36 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -42°
Apr 1975
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon -18°
Apr 1975
11
New Moon
Not visible17:39 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1975
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:41 local · Sat, Sat 19 Apr · Moon -20°