First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 November 2101 · 20:20 local in London
2101-11-27 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 27 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
2101
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 (23°) 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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:49
Next moonset
23:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2101
5
Full Moon
Above horizon16:17 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2101
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:25 local · Tue, Tue 13 Dec · Moon -30°
Dec 2101
20
New Moon
Not visible15:14 local · Tue, Tue 20 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 2101
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Dec · Moon -15°