First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 March 1963 · 17:17 local in London
1963-03-02 17:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:17 local time in London on 2 March. 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
2 Mar
1963
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 (55°) 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 17:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:54
Next moonset
02:05
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1963
10
Full Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Sun, Sun 10 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1963
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Mon, Mon 18 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 1963
25
New Moon
Not visible12:10 local · Mon, Mon 25 Mar · Moon 35°
Apr 1963
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Mon, Mon 1 Apr · Moon -8°