First Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 May 1962 · 13:44 local in London
1962-05-11 12:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:44 local time in London on 11 May. 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
11 May
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 (15°) 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 13:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:55
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →May 1962
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -43°
May 1962
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:05 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon -49°
Jun 1962
2
New Moon
Not visible14:27 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 52°
Jun 1962
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:21 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jun · Moon -31°