First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 November 1913 · 18:34 local in London
1913-11-05 18:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:34 local time in London on 5 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
1913
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 (17°) 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 18:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:11
Next moonset
22:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1913
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:11 local · Thu, Thu 13 Nov · Moon 60°
Nov 1913
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:56 local · Fri, Fri 21 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1913
28
New Moon
Not visible01:41 local · Fri, Fri 28 Nov · Moon -56°
Dec 1913
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon 18°