First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 December 1961 · 20:06 local in London
1961-12-14 20:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:06 local time in London on 14 December. 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
14 Dec
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
Above the horizon (27°) 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 20:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:51
Next moonset
23:47
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1961
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Sat, Sat 30 Dec · Moon 32°
Jan 1962
6
New Moon
Not visible12:35 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1962
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:01 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon -33°