First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 November 2149 · 15:18 local in London
2149-11-08 15:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:18 local time in London on 8 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2149
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 (10°) 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 15:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:13
Next moonset
22:48
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2149
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Sat, Sat 15 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2149
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:14 local · Sat, Sat 22 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 2149
30
New Moon
Not visible05:35 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon -17°
Dec 2149
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:31 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -48°