First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 November 1940 · 22:08 local in London
1940-11-06 21:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:08 local time in London on 6 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Nov
1940
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
Above the horizon (13°) at the exact moment.
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 22:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:22
Next moonset
23:58
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1940
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:23 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon 42°
Nov 1940
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Fri, Fri 22 Nov · Moon -28°
Nov 1940
29
New Moon
Not visible09:42 local · Fri, Fri 29 Nov · Moon 9°
Dec 1940
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:01 local · Fri, Fri 6 Dec · Moon 28°