First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 November 1955 · 17:29 local in London
1955-11-22 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:29 local time in London on 22 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Nov
1955
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 (31°) 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 17:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:47
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1955
29
Full Moon
Above horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 29 Nov · Moon 8°
Dec 1955
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:36 local · Tue, Tue 6 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 1955
14
New Moon
Not visible07:07 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon -7°
Dec 1955
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon -16°