First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 November 1966 · 00:20 local in London
1966-11-20 00:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:20 local time in London on 20 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
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 00:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:52
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1966
28
Full Moon
Above horizon02:41 local · Mon, Mon 28 Nov · Moon 45°
Dec 1966
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:22 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon 49°
Dec 1966
12
New Moon
Not visible03:13 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 1966
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon 17°