First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 November 2038 · 21:24 local in London
2038-11-03 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:24 local time in London on 3 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2038
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 (5°) 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 21:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:20
Next moonset
22:17
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2038
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon 49°
Nov 2038
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:10 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 2038
26
New Moon
Not visible13:47 local · Fri, Fri 26 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 2038
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Fri, Fri 3 Dec · Moon -4°