First Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 November 1945 · 23:34 local in London
1945-11-12 23:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:34 local time in London on 12 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
1945
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 23:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:05
Next moonset
23:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1945
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:13 local · Mon, Mon 19 Nov · Moon -9°
Nov 1945
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:28 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon -1°
Dec 1945
4
New Moon
Not visible18:07 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon -19°
Dec 1945
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:05 local · Wed, Wed 12 Dec · Moon -17°