First Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 November 1908 · 21:44 local in London
1908-11-30 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:44 local time in London on 30 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
1908
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 (10°) 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 21:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:33
Next moonset
23:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1908
7
Full Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Mon, Mon 7 Dec · Moon 51°
Dec 1908
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:12 local · Tue, Tue 15 Dec · Moon -19°
Dec 1908
23
New Moon
Not visible11:50 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 1908
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -40°