First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 · 16:38 local in London
2011-11-02 16:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:38 local time in London on 2 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Nov
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 (22°) 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 16:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:29
Next moonset
23:05
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2011
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon 38°
Nov 2011
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:09 local · Fri, Fri 18 Nov · Moon -21°
Nov 2011
25
New Moon
Not visible06:10 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon -14°
Dec 2011
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon -21°