First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 January 2073 · 11:33 local in London
2073-01-16 11:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:33 local time in London on 16 January. 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2073
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 (0°) 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 11:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:53
Next moonset
01:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2073
23
Full Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 2073
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:18 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon -11°
Feb 2073
7
New Moon
Not visible01:40 local · Tue, Tue 7 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 2073
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:57 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon -23°