First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 September 1960 · 02:13 local in London
1960-09-28 01:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:13 local time in London on 28 September. 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
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 02:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:02
Next moonset
00:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1960
4
Full Moon
Above horizon22:16 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 1960
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 1960
20
New Moon
Not visible12:02 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 1960
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:34 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -50°