First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 November 2086 · 05:11 local in London
2086-11-14 05:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:11 local time in London on 14 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Nov
2086
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 05:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
00:07
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2086
20
Full Moon
Above horizon20:12 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon 38°
Nov 2086
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Thu, Thu 28 Nov · Moon 15°
Dec 2086
6
New Moon
Not visible05:48 local · Fri, Fri 6 Dec · Moon -18°
Dec 2086
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:20 local · Fri, Fri 13 Dec · Moon 22°