First Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 April 1967 · 21:48 local in London
1967-04-17 20:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:48 local time in London on 17 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Apr
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
Above the horizon (52°) at the exact moment.
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 21:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:35
Next moonset
03:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1967
24
Full Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Mon, Mon 24 Apr · Moon -51°
May 1967
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:33 local · Mon, Mon 1 May · Moon -2°
May 1967
9
New Moon
Not visible15:56 local · Tue, Tue 9 May · Moon 41°
May 1967
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:18 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -20°