First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 November 2003 · 17:16 local in London
2003-11-30 17:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:16 local time in London on 30 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 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
Above the horizon (23°) 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 17:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:31
Next moonset
23:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2003
8
Full Moon
Above horizon20:37 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon 44°
Dec 2003
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:42 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2003
23
New Moon
Not visible09:43 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2003
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -18°