First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 November 1943 · 04:22 local in London
1943-11-05 03:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:22 local time in London on 5 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
1943
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 04:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:52
Next moonset
00:30
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1943
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1943
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:43 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -2°
Nov 1943
27
New Moon
Not visible16:23 local · Sat, Sat 27 Nov · Moon 7°
Dec 1943
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon -18°