First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 November 2078 · 19:04 local in London
2078-11-12 19:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:04 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2078
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 (17°) 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 19:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:11
Next moonset
22:35
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2078
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 19 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2078
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:54 local · Sat, Sat 26 Nov · Moon 47°
Dec 2078
4
New Moon
Not visible12:08 local · Sun, Sun 4 Dec · Moon 12°
Dec 2078
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon -41°