First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 November 2024 · 05:56 local in London
2024-11-09 05:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:56 local time in London on 9 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Nov
2024
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 05:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:00
Next moonset
23:22