First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 December 1965 · 05:25 local in London
1965-12-01 05:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:25 local time in London on 1 December. 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 Dec
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 05:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:24
Next moonset
23:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1965
8
Full Moon
Above horizon17:21 local · Wed, Wed 8 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 1965
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:52 local · Wed, Wed 15 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 1965
22
New Moon
Not visible21:03 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon -48°
Dec 1965
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -16°