First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 November 2057 · 20:24 local in London
2057-11-03 20:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:24 local time in London on 3 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2057
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 (11°) 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 20:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
22:18
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2057
11
Full Moon
Above horizon06:24 local · Sun, Sun 11 Nov · Moon 5°
Nov 2057
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:32 local · Mon, Mon 19 Nov · Moon 18°
Nov 2057
26
New Moon
Not visible14:22 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon 11°
Dec 2057
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:54 local · Mon, Mon 3 Dec · Moon -51°