First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 November 1962 · 07:15 local in London
1962-11-05 07:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:15 local time in London on 5 November. 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
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 07:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:50
Next moonset
23:14
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1962
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Nov · Moon 45°
Nov 1962
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Mon, Mon 19 Nov · Moon 30°
Nov 1962
27
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Tue, Tue 27 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 1962
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:48 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon 25°