First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 November 1949 · 10:01 local in London
1949-11-27 10:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:01 local time in London on 27 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
1949
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 10:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:17
Next moonset
23:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1949
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 1949
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:48 local · Tue, Tue 13 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 1949
19
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 1949
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:32 local · Tue, Tue 27 Dec · Moon -37°