First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 November 2018 · 14:54 local in London
2018-11-15 14:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:54 local time in London on 15 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Nov
2018
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 (10°) 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 14:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:54
Next moonset
23:04
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2018
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:39 local · Fri, Fri 23 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 2018
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:19 local · Fri, Fri 30 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 2018
7
New Moon
Not visible07:21 local · Fri, Fri 7 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2018
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -8°