First Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 November 1925 · 02:05 local in London
1925-11-23 02:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:05 local time in London on 23 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
1925
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 02:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:35
Next moonset
00:01
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1925
30
Full Moon
Below horizon08:11 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon -6°
Dec 1925
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:11 local · Tue, Tue 8 Dec · Moon 6°
Dec 1925
15
New Moon
Not visible19:05 local · Tue, Tue 15 Dec · Moon -27°
Dec 1925
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:08 local · Tue, Tue 22 Dec · Moon -13°