First Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 May 1966 · 09:50 local in London
1966-05-27 08:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:50 local time in London on 27 May. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 May
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 09:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1966
3
Full Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1966
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:58 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jun · Moon 27°
Jun 1966
18
New Moon
Not visible21:09 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1966
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:23 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jun · Moon 13°