First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 November 2076 · 01:58 local in London
2076-11-04 01:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:58 local time in London on 4 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
2076
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 01:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:21
Next moonset
23:21
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2076
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:07 local · Tue, Tue 10 Nov · Moon 41°
Nov 2076
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:15 local · Wed, Wed 18 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2076
26
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Thu, Thu 26 Nov · Moon 17°
Dec 2076
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Thu, Thu 3 Dec · Moon -36°