First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 October 1975 · 02:15 local in London
1975-10-12 01:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:15 local time in London on 12 October. 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
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 02:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:50
Next moonset
00:16
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1975
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:06 local · Mon, Mon 20 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 1975
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:07 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -5°
Nov 1975
3
New Moon
Not visible13:05 local · Mon, Mon 3 Nov · Moon 19°
Nov 1975
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Mon, Mon 10 Nov · Moon 27°