First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 November 1939 · 00:21 local in London
1939-11-18 23:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:21 local time in London on 19 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Nov
1939
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 00:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:54
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1939
26
Full Moon
Above horizon21:55 local · Sun, Sun 26 Nov · Moon 49°
Dec 1939
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:40 local · Sun, Sun 3 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 1939
10
New Moon
Not visible21:46 local · Sun, Sun 10 Dec · Moon -49°
Dec 1939
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:04 local · Mon, Mon 18 Dec · Moon 25°