First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 November 2090 · 23:40 local in London
2090-11-28 23:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:40 local time in London on 28 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Nov
2090
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 23:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:55
Next moonset
00:21
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2090
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:14 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon 52°
Dec 2090
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:25 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon 37°
Dec 2090
21
New Moon
Not visible01:29 local · Thu, Thu 21 Dec · Moon -53°
Dec 2090
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:36 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon 22°