First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 November 1954 · 20:55 local in London
1954-11-03 20:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:55 local time in London on 3 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
1954
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 (13°) 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 20:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
22:47
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1954
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 Nov · Moon -9°
Nov 1954
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:33 local · Wed, Wed 17 Nov · Moon 29°
Nov 1954
25
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 1954
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Fri, Fri 3 Dec · Moon -21°