First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 November 2147 · 01:02 local in London
2147-11-01 01:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:02 local time in London on 1 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Nov
2147
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 01:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:50
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2147
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:34 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 2147
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon 45°
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23
New Moon
Not visible07:43 local · Thu, Thu 23 Nov · Moon 4°
Nov 2147
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon -37°