First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 November 1905 · 01:39 local in London
1905-11-04 01:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:39 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
1905
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 01:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:44
Next moonset
23:33
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1905
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Sun, Sun 12 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 1905
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 1905
26
New Moon
Not visible16:47 local · Sun, Sun 26 Nov · Moon -3°
Dec 1905
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:38 local · Sun, Sun 3 Dec · Moon 28°