First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 December 1975 · 14:39 local in London
1975-12-10 14:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:39 local time in London on 10 December. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
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 (23°) 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 14:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1975
18
Full Moon
Below horizon14:40 local · Thu, Thu 18 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 1975
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:52 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -31°
Jan 1976
1
New Moon
Not visible14:40 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 1976
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:40 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jan · Moon 14°