First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 March 1977 · 23:27 local in London
1977-03-27 22:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 27 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
1977
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 (29°) 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 23:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1977
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Mon, Mon 4 Apr · Moon 11°
Apr 1977
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:15 local · Sun, Sun 10 Apr · Moon -53°
Apr 1977
18
New Moon
Not visible11:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon 45°
Apr 1977
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:42 local · Tue, Tue 26 Apr · Moon 33°