First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 November 2073 · 15:42 local in London
2073-11-06 15:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:42 local time in London on 6 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Nov
2073
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 (15°) 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 15:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:57
Next moonset
22:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2073
14
Full Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Tue, Tue 14 Nov · Moon 29°
Nov 2073
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 2073
29
New Moon
Not visible05:12 local · Wed, Wed 29 Nov · Moon -20°
Dec 2073
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Wed, Wed 6 Dec · Moon -30°