First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 November 2035 · 05:51 local in London
2035-11-08 05:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:51 local time in London on 8 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2035
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 05:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:29
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2035
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2035
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Thu, Thu 22 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2035
29
New Moon
Not visible19:38 local · Thu, Thu 29 Nov · Moon -30°
Dec 2035
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:05 local · Sat, Sat 8 Dec · Moon -15°