First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 November 2016 · 19:51 local in London
2016-11-07 19:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:51 local time in London on 7 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
2016
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 (19°) 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 19:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:38
Next moonset
22:55
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2016
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:52 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2016
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:33 local · Mon, Mon 21 Nov · Moon 38°
Nov 2016
29
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Tue, Tue 29 Nov · Moon 21°
Dec 2016
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon -32°