First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 November 1965 · 08:26 local in London
1965-11-01 08:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:26 local time in London on 1 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Nov
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
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 08:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:22
Next moonset
22:40
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1965
9
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Tue, Tue 9 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 1965
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:54 local · Tue, Tue 16 Nov · Moon 30°
Nov 1965
23
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Tue, Tue 23 Nov · Moon -31°
Dec 1965
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:25 local · Wed, Wed 1 Dec · Moon -51°