First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 March 1976 · 04:38 local in London
1976-03-09 04:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:38 local time in London on 9 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Mar
1976
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 04:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:28
Next moonset
02:36
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1976
16
Full Moon
Above horizon02:53 local · Tue, Tue 16 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 1976
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Mon, Mon 22 Mar · Moon -57°
Mar 1976
30
New Moon
Not visible18:08 local · Tue, Tue 30 Mar · Moon 12°
Apr 1976
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Wed, Wed 7 Apr · Moon 54°