First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 October 1964 · 17:57 local in London
1964-10-13 16:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:57 local time in London on 13 October. 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
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 (12°) 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 17:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:53
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1964
21
Full Moon
Above horizon05:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 15°
Oct 1964
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:59 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -1°
Nov 1964
4
New Moon
Not visible07:16 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 3°
Nov 1964
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon -13°