First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 November 1923 · 09:41 local in London
1923-11-15 09:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:41 local time in London on 15 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Nov
1923
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 09:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:13
Next moonset
23:32
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1923
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:58 local · Fri, Fri 23 Nov · Moon -22°
Dec 1923
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:09 local · Sat, Sat 1 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 1923
8
New Moon
Not visible01:30 local · Sat, Sat 8 Dec · Moon -52°
Dec 1923
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:38 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -27°