First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 November 2098 · 21:56 local in London
2098-11-30 21:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:56 local time in London on 30 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
2098
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 (10°) 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 21:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
23:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2098
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:45 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2098
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:53 local · Mon, Mon 15 Dec · Moon 36°
Dec 2098
22
New Moon
Not visible15:24 local · Mon, Mon 22 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2098
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon 38°