First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 November 1900 · 17:35 local in London
1900-11-29 17:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:35 local time in London on 29 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Nov
1900
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 (34°) 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 17:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:34
Next moonset
23:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1900
6
Full Moon
Below horizon10:38 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 1900
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1900
22
New Moon
Not visible00:01 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 1900
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon -13°