First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 July 1965 · 20:36 local in London
1965-07-05 19:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:36 local time in London on 5 July. 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Jul
1965
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 (33°) 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 20:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:02
Next moonset
00:59
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1965
13
Full Moon
Below horizon18:02 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jul · Moon -30°
Jul 1965
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:53 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jul · Moon -31°
Jul 1965
28
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jul · Moon 60°
Aug 1965
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Aug · Moon -52°