First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 November 2039 · 21:17 local in London
2039-11-22 21:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:17 local time in London on 22 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Nov
2039
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 (10°) 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 21:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:51
Next moonset
22:49
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2039
30
Full Moon
Above horizon16:50 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon 7°
Dec 2039
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:45 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2039
15
New Moon
Not visible16:32 local · Thu, Thu 15 Dec · Moon -7°
Dec 2039
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon -23°