First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 September 1965 · 20:28 local in London
1965-09-02 19:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:28 local time in London on 2 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
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 (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 20:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
22:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1965
11
Full Moon
Above horizon00:32 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 1965
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:58 local · Sat, Sat 18 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 1965
25
New Moon
Not visible04:18 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 1965
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:37 local · Sat, Sat 2 Oct · Moon -14°