First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 November 1917 · 22:29 local in London
1917-11-21 22:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:29 local time in London on 21 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
1917
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 (7°) 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 22:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:49
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1917
28
Full Moon
Above horizon18:41 local · Wed, Wed 28 Nov · Moon 26°
Dec 1917
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1917
14
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon 6°
Dec 1917
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Fri, Fri 21 Dec · Moon -34°