First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 November 1953 · 07:52 local in London
1953-11-14 07:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:52 local time in London on 14 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Nov
1953
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 07:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
23:48
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1953
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:12 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon 61°
Nov 1953
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:16 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon 36°
Dec 1953
6
New Moon
Not visible10:48 local · Sun, Sun 6 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1953
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:30 local · Sun, Sun 13 Dec · Moon 35°