First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 November 1948 · 16:47 local in London
1948-11-08 16:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:47 local time in London on 8 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
1948
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 (14°) 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 16:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:21
Next moonset
22:31
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1948
16
Full Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Tue, Tue 16 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 1948
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:22 local · Tue, Tue 23 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 1948
30
New Moon
Not visible18:45 local · Tue, Tue 30 Nov · Moon -28°
Dec 1948
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:58 local · Wed, Wed 8 Dec · Moon 9°