First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 November 1938 · 04:00 local in London
1938-11-30 04:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:00 local time in London on 30 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
1938
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 04:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:24
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1938
7
Full Moon
Below horizon10:22 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 1938
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1938
21
New Moon
Not visible18:07 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 1938
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon 13°