First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 February 1961 · 08:35 local in London
1961-02-22 08:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:35 local time in London on 22 February. 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
1961
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 08:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:43
Next moonset
02:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1961
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Thu, Thu 2 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 1961
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon 9°
Mar 1961
16
New Moon
Not visible18:51 local · Thu, Thu 16 Mar · Moon -9°
Mar 1961
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Fri, Fri 24 Mar · Moon -8°