First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 November 1963 · 07:56 local in London
1963-11-24 07:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:56 local time in London on 24 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Nov
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 07:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:33
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1963
30
Full Moon
Above horizon23:54 local · Sat, Sat 30 Nov · Moon 57°
Dec 1963
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:34 local · Sat, Sat 7 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 1963
16
New Moon
Not visible02:06 local · Mon, Mon 16 Dec · Moon -51°
Dec 1963
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:54 local · Mon, Mon 23 Dec · Moon 29°