First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 November 1944 · 08:53 local in London
1944-11-23 07:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:53 local time in London on 23 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
1944
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 08:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:31
Next moonset
00:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1944
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 54°
Dec 1944
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:57 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 1944
15
New Moon
Not visible15:35 local · Fri, Fri 15 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 1944
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:54 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 27°