First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 November 2107 · 14:56 local in London
2107-11-22 14:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:56 local time in London on 22 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
22 Nov
2107
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 (18°) 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 14:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:59
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2107
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:22 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon -21°
Dec 2107
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:17 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon 33°
Dec 2107
14
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 19°
Dec 2107
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:39 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon 7°