First Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 November 1952 · 11:34 local in London
1952-11-24 11:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:34 local time in London on 24 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Nov
1952
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 11:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:51
Next moonset
23:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1952
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Mon, Mon 1 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1952
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:22 local · Tue, Tue 9 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1952
17
New Moon
Not visible02:03 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon -56°
Dec 1952
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 36°