First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 November 1959 · 13:24 local in London
1959-11-07 13:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:24 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
1959
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 (2°) 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 13:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:37
Next moonset
23:19
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1959
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:42 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 1959
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Mon, Mon 23 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 1959
30
New Moon
Not visible08:46 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 1959
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Mon, Mon 7 Dec · Moon -24°