First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 November 1983 · 15:49 local in London
1983-11-12 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 12 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
12 Nov
1983
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 (12°) 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 15:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:15
Next moonset
22:43
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1983
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Sun, Sun 20 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 1983
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:50 local · Sun, Sun 27 Nov · Moon 23°
Dec 1983
4
New Moon
Not visible12:26 local · Sun, Sun 4 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 1983
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:09 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon 2°