First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 April 1960 · 07:05 local in London
1960-04-04 07:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:05 local time in London on 4 April. 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
1960
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 07:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:44
Next moonset
02:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1960
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:27 local · Mon, Mon 11 Apr · Moon 15°
Apr 1960
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:57 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 1960
25
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon -22°
May 1960
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon 3°