First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 August 1962 · 16:55 local in London
1962-08-08 15:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:55 local time in London on 8 August. 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
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 (21°) 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 16:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:50
Next moonset
23:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1962
15
Full Moon
Above horizon21:09 local · Wed, Wed 15 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 1962
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon 24°
Aug 1962
30
New Moon
Not visible04:09 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -16°
Sept 1962
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -55°