First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 November 2103 · 11:12 local in London
2103-11-07 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:12 local time in London on 7 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
2103
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 11:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:12
Next moonset
23:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2103
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Nov · Moon 36°
Nov 2103
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 2103
29
New Moon
Not visible16:32 local · Thu, Thu 29 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 2103
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:01 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon 34°