First Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 September 1962 · 07:45 local in London
1962-09-07 06:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:45 local time in London on 7 September. 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
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
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 07:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:47
Next moonset
23:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1962
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1962
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 1962
28
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon -14°
Oct 1962
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:54 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon 12°