First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 April 1966 · 04:49 local in London
1966-04-28 03:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:49 local time in London on 28 April. 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
1966
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 04:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:35
Next moonset
03:59
Next events
Calendar →May 1966
4
Full Moon
Above horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon 12°
May 1966
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -6°
May 1966
20
New Moon
Not visible10:42 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 49°
May 1966
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon -17°