First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 November 1958 · 05:00 local in London
1958-11-18 05:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:00 local time in London on 18 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
1958
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 05:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
00:01
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1958
26
Full Moon
Below horizon10:17 local · Wed, Wed 26 Nov · Moon -18°
Dec 1958
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:24 local · Thu, Thu 4 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 1958
10
New Moon
Not visible17:23 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 1958
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:53 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon 0°