First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 November 2010 · 16:39 local in London
2010-11-13 16:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:39 local time in London on 13 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Nov
2010
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 (25°) 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 16:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
23:21
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2010
21
Full Moon
Above horizon17:27 local · Sun, Sun 21 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2010
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Sun, Sun 28 Nov · Moon -25°
Dec 2010
5
New Moon
Not visible17:36 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:59 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon 19°