First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 November 2081 · 09:41 local in London
2081-11-08 09:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:41 local time in London on 8 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2081
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 09:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:46
Next moonset
23:09
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2081
16
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Sun, Sun 16 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2081
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:49 local · Sun, Sun 23 Nov · Moon -24°
Nov 2081
30
New Moon
Not visible14:36 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon 3°
Dec 2081
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -43°