First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 November 1906 · 00:39 local in London
1906-11-23 00:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:39 local time in London on 23 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
1906
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 00:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
00:02
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1906
30
Full Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Fri, Fri 30 Nov · Moon 54°
Dec 1906
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Sun, Sun 9 Dec · Moon 21°
Dec 1906
15
New Moon
Not visible18:54 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 1906
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:04 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 22°