First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 November 1929 · 14:10 local in London
1929-11-09 14:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:10 local time in London on 9 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Nov
1929
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 (0°) 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 14:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:23
Next moonset
22:40
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1929
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Full Moon
Above horizon00:14 local · Sun, Sun 17 Nov · Moon 57°
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23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Sat, Sat 23 Nov · Moon -18°
Dec 1929
1
New Moon
Not visible04:48 local · Sun, Sun 1 Dec · Moon -28°
Dec 1929
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:42 local · Mon, Mon 9 Dec · Moon -30°