First Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 November 1975 · 18:21 local in London
1975-11-10 18:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:21 local time in London on 10 November. 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
10 Nov
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 (27°) 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 18:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
23:15
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1975
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Tue, Tue 18 Nov · Moon 53°
Nov 1975
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:52 local · Wed, Wed 26 Nov · Moon 42°
Dec 1975
3
New Moon
Not visible00:50 local · Wed, Wed 3 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 1975
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:39 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon 23°