First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 November 1928 · 13:36 local in London
1928-11-20 13:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:36 local time in London on 20 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
1928
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 13:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:43
Next moonset
23:08
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1928
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Tue, Tue 27 Nov · Moon -9°
Dec 1928
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:32 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 1928
12
New Moon
Not visible05:06 local · Wed, Wed 12 Dec · Moon -27°
Dec 1928
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -35°