First Quarter Moon
Monday, 11 November 2002 · 20:52 local in London
2002-11-11 20:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:52 local time in London on 11 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
2002
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 (10°) 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 20:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:14
Next moonset
22:27
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2002
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon 50°
Nov 2002
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:46 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon -17°
Dec 2002
4
New Moon
Not visible07:34 local · Wed, Wed 4 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2002
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon 22°