First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 November 2059 · 20:45 local in London
2059-11-12 20:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:45 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2059
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 (10°) 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 20:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:14
Next moonset
22:29
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2059
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Wed, Wed 19 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2059
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:42 local · Wed, Wed 26 Nov · Moon 6°
Dec 2059
5
New Moon
Not visible01:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 2059
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:50 local · Fri, Fri 12 Dec · Moon -44°