First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 November 2003 · 04:25 local in London
2003-11-01 04:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:25 local time in London on 1 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Nov
2003
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 04:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:31
Next moonset
22:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2003
9
Full Moon
Above horizon01:14 local · Sun, Sun 9 Nov · Moon 50°
Nov 2003
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Nov · Moon 49°
Nov 2003
23
New Moon
Not visible22:59 local · Sun, Sun 23 Nov · Moon -59°
Nov 2003
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon 23°