First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 April 1963 · 16:08 local in London
1963-04-30 15:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:08 local time in London on 30 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 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
Above the horizon (40°) 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 16:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →May 1963
8
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -16°
May 1963
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -25°
May 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -5°
May 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -24°