First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 November 2171 · 17:14 local in London
2171-11-04 17:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:14 local time in London on 4 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
2171
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 (14°) 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 17:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:33
Next moonset
22:21
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2171
12
Full Moon
Above horizon16:14 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 2171
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2171
27
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 2171
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:02 local · Wed, Wed 4 Dec · Moon -49°