First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 May 1960 · 02:01 local in London
1960-05-04 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:01 local time in London on 4 May. 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
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
Above the horizon (3°) 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 02:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:29
Next moonset
02:23
Next events
Calendar →May 1960
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:42 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon -8°
May 1960
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:54 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -44°
May 1960
25
New Moon
Not visible13:26 local · Wed, Wed 25 May · Moon 54°
Jun 1960
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:01 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon 37°