First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 November 2001 · 23:21 local in London
2001-11-22 23:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:21 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Nov
2001
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 23:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:44
Next moonset
23:53
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2001
30
Full Moon
Above horizon20:49 local · Fri, Fri 30 Nov · Moon 42°
Dec 2001
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Fri, Fri 7 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 2001
14
New Moon
Not visible20:48 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 2001
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:57 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 23°