First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 · 11:32 local in London
2011-01-12 11:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:32 local time in London on 12 January. 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2011
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 (7°) 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 11:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:00
Next moonset
01:33
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2011
19
Full Moon
Above horizon21:22 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 42°
Jan 2011
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:57 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2011
3
New Moon
Not visible02:31 local · Thu, Thu 3 Feb · Moon -43°
Feb 2011
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:19 local · Fri, Fri 11 Feb · Moon -15°