First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 November 2048 · 20:29 local in London
2048-11-12 20:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:29 local time in London on 12 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
12 Nov
2048
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 (19°) 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 20:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
23:14
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2048
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:20 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 2048
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon -32°
Dec 2048
5
New Moon
Not visible15:30 local · Sat, Sat 5 Dec · Moon 1°
Dec 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon -34°