First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 · 14:32 local in London
2012-11-20 14:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:32 local time in London on 20 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
2012
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 (16°) 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 14:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Nov · Moon -9°
Dec 2012
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -30°
Dec 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:19 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -35°