First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 November 1904 · 00:36 local in London
1904-11-15 00:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:36 local time in London on 15 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Nov
1904
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 00:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:19
Next moonset
23:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1904
23
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Wed, Wed 23 Nov · Moon 36°
Nov 1904
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:38 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon 42°
Dec 1904
7
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 1904
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:07 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 13°