First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 July 1975 · 20:47 local in London
1975-07-15 19:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:47 local time in London on 15 July. 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Jul
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 (21°) 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 20:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:43
Next moonset
23:49
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1975
23
Full Moon
Below horizon06:29 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jul · Moon -8°
Jul 1975
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:49 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jul · Moon 38°
Aug 1975
7
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Thu, Thu 7 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 1975
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon -39°