First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 November 2008 · 04:04 local in London
2008-11-06 04:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:04 local time in London on 6 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Nov
2008
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 04:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:38
Next moonset
23:32
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2008
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:17 local · Thu, Thu 13 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 2008
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:31 local · Wed, Wed 19 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2008
27
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Thu, Thu 27 Nov · Moon -13°
Dec 2008
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon 18°