First Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 November 2041 · 12:05 local in London
2041-11-01 12:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:05 local time in London on 1 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Nov
2041
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 12:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:22
Next moonset
22:35
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2041
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:43 local · Fri, Fri 8 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2041
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:06 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon -15°
Nov 2041
23
New Moon
Not visible17:37 local · Sat, Sat 23 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 2041
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:49 local · Sat, Sat 30 Nov · Moon 22°