First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 November 2053 · 13:26 local in London
2053-11-18 13:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:26 local time in London on 18 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
2053
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 (3°) 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 13:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:25
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2053
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:21 local · Tue, Tue 25 Nov · Moon 50°
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:04 local · Tue, Tue 2 Dec · Moon -13°
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10
New Moon
Not visible03:40 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2053
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Thu, Thu 18 Dec · Moon -27°