First Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 November 2055 · 01:42 local in London
2055-11-26 01:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:42 local time in London on 26 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Nov
2055
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 01:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:24
Next moonset
23:59
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2055
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Full Moon
Above horizon05:40 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 2055
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:05 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2055
18
New Moon
Not visible08:15 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 2055
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon 12°