First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 April 1963 · 04:15 local in London
1963-04-01 03:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 1 April. 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Apr
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
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 04:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:29
Next moonset
03:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1963
9
Full Moon
Above horizon01:57 local · Tue, Tue 9 Apr · Moon 34°
Apr 1963
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Wed, Wed 17 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible21:29 local · Tue, Tue 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:08 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 40°