First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 November 2004 · 05:51 local in London
2004-11-19 05:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:51 local time in London on 19 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Nov
2004
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 05:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:46
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2004
26
Full Moon
Above horizon20:08 local · Fri, Fri 26 Nov · Moon 40°
Dec 2004
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:53 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2004
12
New Moon
Not visible01:29 local · Sun, Sun 12 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 2004
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:40 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 31°