First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 November 2168 · 22:58 local in London
2168-11-07 22:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:58 local time in London on 7 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
2168
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 22:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:07
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2168
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Tue, Tue 15 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2168
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 22 Nov · Moon 39°
Nov 2168
29
New Moon
Not visible13:31 local · Tue, Tue 29 Nov · Moon 15°
Dec 2168
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:50 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon 27°