First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 April 1962 · 20:50 local in London
1962-04-11 19:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:50 local time in London on 11 April. 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Apr
1962
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 (52°) 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 20:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:02
Next moonset
03:10
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1962
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:33 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon 31°
Apr 1962
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon -21°
May 1962
4
New Moon
Not visible05:25 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -6°
May 1962
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:44 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 15°