First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 September 1964 · 22:24 local in London
1964-09-13 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:24 local time in London on 13 September. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
1964
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 (2°) 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 22:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:38
Next moonset
22:44
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1964
21
Full Moon
Below horizon18:31 local · Mon, Mon 21 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 1964
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon -6°
Oct 1964
5
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Mon, Mon 5 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1964
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon 12°