First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 November 2070 · 03:20 local in London
2070-11-11 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:20 local time in London on 11 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
2070
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 03:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:06
Next moonset
23:55
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2070
18
Full Moon
Above horizon05:40 local · Tue, Tue 18 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 2070
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:20 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -24°
Dec 2070
2
New Moon
Not visible16:54 local · Tue, Tue 2 Dec · Moon -6°
Dec 2070
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon 26°