First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 November 2019 · 10:23 local in London
2019-11-04 10:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:23 local time in London on 4 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
2019
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 10:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:59
Next moonset
22:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2019
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon -21°
Nov 2019
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Tue, Tue 19 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2019
26
New Moon
Not visible15:06 local · Tue, Tue 26 Nov · Moon 8°
Dec 2019
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Wed, Wed 4 Dec · Moon -49°