First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 November 1937 · 09:33 local in London
1937-11-11 09:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:33 local time in London on 11 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
1937
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 09:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:55
Next moonset
23:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1937
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Thu, Thu 18 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 1937
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 5°
Dec 1937
2
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Thu, Thu 2 Dec · Moon -59°
Dec 1937
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:13 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -12°