First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 November 1902 · 12:31 local in London
1902-11-08 12:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:31 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
1902
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 12:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:58
Next moonset
23:25
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1902
15
Full Moon
Above horizon17:07 local · Sat, Sat 15 Nov · Moon 6°
Nov 1902
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:47 local · Sat, Sat 22 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 1902
30
New Moon
Not visible02:05 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon -48°
Dec 1902
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:27 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -41°