First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 June 1967 · 12:12 local in London
1967-06-15 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:12 local time in London on 15 June. 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
15 Jun
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 12:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:44
Next moonset
01:45
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1967
22
Full Moon
Below horizon05:57 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 1967
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jun · Moon -37°
Jul 1967
7
New Moon
Not visible18:00 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jul · Moon 30°
Jul 1967
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:53 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jul · Moon 25°