First Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 November 1996 · 01:09 local in London
1996-11-18 01:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:09 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
1996
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 01:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:04
Next moonset
00:17
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1996
25
Full Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Mon, Mon 25 Nov · Moon 28°
Dec 1996
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:06 local · Tue, Tue 3 Dec · Moon 42°
Dec 1996
10
New Moon
Not visible16:56 local · Tue, Tue 10 Dec · Moon -6°
Dec 1996
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Tue, Tue 17 Dec · Moon -23°