First Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 November 2146 · 03:58 local in London
2146-11-11 03:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:58 local time in London on 11 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
2146
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 03:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:22
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2146
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Full Moon
Below horizon09:54 local · Fri, Fri 18 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2146
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Sat, Sat 26 Nov · Moon 0°
Dec 2146
3
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Sat, Sat 3 Dec · Moon -42°
Dec 2146
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:43 local · Sat, Sat 10 Dec · Moon 2°