First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 October 1961 · 05:35 local in London
1961-10-17 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 17 October. 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
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 05:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:58
Next moonset
00:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1961
23
Full Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Mon, Mon 23 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 1961
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:59 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon 40°
Nov 1961
8
New Moon
Not visible09:59 local · Wed, Wed 8 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 1961
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:13 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon -10°