First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 November 2036 · 22:28 local in London
2036-11-25 22:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:28 local time in London on 25 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Nov
2036
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 (4°) 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 22:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:22
Next moonset
23:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2036
3
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Wed, Wed 3 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2036
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:19 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 2036
17
New Moon
Not visible15:34 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon 4°
Dec 2036
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:45 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon 32°