First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 October 1956 · 18:44 local in London
1956-10-11 18:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:44 local time in London on 11 October. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
1956
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 (19°) 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 18:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:59
Next moonset
22:26
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1956
19
Full Moon
Above horizon17:25 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 1956
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:02 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon -24°
Nov 1956
2
New Moon
Not visible16:44 local · Fri, Fri 2 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 1956
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:09 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon 17°