First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 November 2046 · 12:29 local in London
2046-11-05 12:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:29 local time in London on 5 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
2046
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 12:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:25
Next moonset
23:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2046
13
Full Moon
Above horizon17:04 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2046
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:10 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon 47°
Nov 2046
27
New Moon
Not visible21:50 local · Tue, Tue 27 Nov · Moon -56°
Dec 2046
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:56 local · Wed, Wed 5 Dec · Moon -36°