First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 November 1932 · 06:50 local in London
1932-11-05 06:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:50 local time in London on 5 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
1932
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 06:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:00
Next moonset
23:11
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1932
13
Full Moon
Above horizon07:28 local · Sun, Sun 13 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 1932
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:58 local · Mon, Mon 21 Nov · Moon 45°
Nov 1932
28
New Moon
Not visible00:43 local · Mon, Mon 28 Nov · Moon -63°
Dec 1932
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Dec · Moon 14°