First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 November 1947 · 21:44 local in London
1947-11-20 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:44 local time in London on 20 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
1947
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 (6°) 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 21:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:54
Next moonset
22:41
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1947
28
Full Moon
Below horizon08:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Nov · Moon -7°
Dec 1947
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:55 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 1947
12
New Moon
Not visible12:53 local · Fri, Fri 12 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1947
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 Dec · Moon 33°