First Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 November 1997 · 21:44 local in London
1997-11-07 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:44 local time in London on 7 November. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
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 (8°) 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 21:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:34
Next moonset
22:52
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1997
14
Full Moon
Below horizon14:12 local · Fri, Fri 14 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 1997
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:58 local · Fri, Fri 21 Nov · Moon 7°
Nov 1997
30
New Moon
Not visible02:14 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon -46°
Dec 1997
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Sun, Sun 7 Dec · Moon -45°