First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 July 1997 · 22:44 local in London
1997-07-12 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:44 local time in London on 12 July. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
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 (14°) 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 22:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
00:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1997
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:20 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon 9°
Jul 1997
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:28 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jul · Moon -29°
Aug 1997
3
New Moon
Not visible09:14 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 1997
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -3°