First Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 November 2023 · 10:50 local in London
2023-11-20 10:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:50 local time in London on 20 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
2023
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 10:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:39
Next moonset
23:26
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2023
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Mon, Mon 27 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:49 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon 48°
Dec 2023
12
New Moon
Not visible23:32 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -66°
Dec 2023
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon 34°