First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 November 2040 · 15:23 local in London
2040-11-11 15:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:23 local time in London on 11 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
2040
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 (9°) 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 15:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:20
Next moonset
22:47
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2040
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Full Moon
Above horizon19:06 local · Sun, Sun 18 Nov · Moon 27°
Nov 2040
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:07 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon -14°
Dec 2040
4
New Moon
Not visible07:33 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2040
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:30 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon -1°