First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 November 2015 · 06:27 local in London
2015-11-19 06:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:27 local time in London on 19 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
19 Nov
2015
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 06:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:00
Next moonset
23:59
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2015
25
Full Moon
Above horizon22:44 local · Wed, Wed 25 Nov · Moon 52°
Dec 2015
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:41 local · Thu, Thu 3 Dec · Moon 39°
Dec 2015
11
New Moon
Not visible10:30 local · Fri, Fri 11 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 2015
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon 26°