First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 November 1935 · 23:12 local in London
1935-11-03 23:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:12 local time in London on 3 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
3 Nov
1935
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 23:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:36
Next moonset
23:59
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1935
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:42 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon -7°
Nov 1935
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 1935
26
New Moon
Not visible02:36 local · Tue, Tue 26 Nov · Moon -48°
Dec 1935
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:28 local · Tue, Tue 3 Dec · Moon -39°