First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 November 2106 · 23:10 local in London
2106-11-03 23:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:10 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2106
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 23:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:16
Next moonset
23:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2106
11
Full Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2106
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 18 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2106
25
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 11°
Dec 2106
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:59 local · Fri, Fri 3 Dec · Moon 33°