First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 November 1961 · 12:13 local in London
1961-11-15 12:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:13 local time in London on 15 November. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Nov
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 12:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:19
Next moonset
23:24
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1961
22
Full Moon
Below horizon09:44 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:19 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 48°
Dec 1961
7
New Moon
Not visible23:52 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 1961
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:06 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon 27°