First Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 November 1926 · 23:01 local in London
1926-11-12 23:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:01 local time in London on 12 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
1926
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 23:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
23:49
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1926
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:21 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -1°
Nov 1926
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:15 local · Sat, Sat 27 Nov · Moon 50°
Dec 1926
5
New Moon
Not visible06:12 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 1926
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:47 local · Sun, Sun 12 Dec · Moon -47°