First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 November 2021 · 12:46 local in London
2021-11-11 12:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:46 local time in London on 11 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
11 Nov
2021
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 12:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:01
Next moonset
22:53
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2021
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:58 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 2021
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Sat, Sat 27 Nov · Moon 8°
Dec 2021
4
New Moon
Not visible07:43 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:36 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -21°