First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 · 14:37 local in London
2022-11-30 14:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:37 local time in London on 30 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
30 Nov
2022
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 14:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:31
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2022
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:08 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon 35°
Dec 2022
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:56 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 32°
Dec 2022
23
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2022
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -12°