First Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 November 1992 · 09:11 local in London
1992-11-02 09:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:11 local time in London on 2 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Nov
1992
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 09:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:16
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1992
10
Full Moon
Below horizon09:20 local · Tue, Tue 10 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 1992
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:39 local · Tue, Tue 17 Nov · Moon 9°
Nov 1992
24
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Tue, Tue 24 Nov · Moon 8°
Dec 1992
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Wed, Wed 2 Dec · Moon -41°