First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 March 1967 · 09:31 local in London
1967-03-19 08:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:31 local time in London on 19 March. 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Mar
1967
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 09:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:26
Next moonset
04:34
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1967
26
Full Moon
Above horizon04:21 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon 24°
Apr 1967
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:58 local · Sat, Sat 1 Apr · Moon -51°
Apr 1967
9
New Moon
Not visible23:20 local · Sun, Sun 9 Apr · Moon -29°
Apr 1967
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:48 local · Mon, Mon 17 Apr · Moon 52°