First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 November 2027 · 08:00 local in London
2027-11-06 08:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:00 local time in London on 6 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Nov
2027
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 08:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2027
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:26 local · Sun, Sun 14 Nov · Moon 37°
Nov 2027
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Sun, Sun 21 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2027
28
New Moon
Not visible03:24 local · Sun, Sun 28 Nov · Moon -42°
Dec 2027
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:22 local · Mon, Mon 6 Dec · Moon -42°