First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 November 2087 · 15:49 local in London
2087-11-03 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 3 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2087
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 (20°) 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 15:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:25
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2087
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Mon, Mon 10 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2087
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:51 local · Mon, Mon 17 Nov · Moon 44°
Nov 2087
25
New Moon
Not visible06:24 local · Tue, Tue 25 Nov · Moon -10°
Dec 2087
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:01 local · Wed, Wed 3 Dec · Moon -42°