First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 November 1920 · 20:13 local in London
1920-11-18 20:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:13 local time in London on 18 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
1920
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 (23°) 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 20:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:55
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1920
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:42 local · Fri, Fri 26 Nov · Moon 50°
Dec 1920
2
Last Quarter Moon
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Dec 1920
10
New Moon
Not visible10:04 local · Fri, Fri 10 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 1920
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 25°