First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 April 1997 · 18:00 local in London
1997-04-14 17:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:00 local time in London on 14 April. 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
1997
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 (52°) 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 18:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1997
22
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 1997
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon 9°
May 1997
6
New Moon
Not visible21:47 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon -13°
May 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:55 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -3°