First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 November 2120 · 23:15 local in London
2120-11-27 23:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:15 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
2120
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 (1°) 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 23:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:43
Next moonset
23:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2120
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Thu, Thu 5 Dec · Moon 50°
Dec 2120
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:50 local · Fri, Fri 13 Dec · Moon 36°
Dec 2120
20
New Moon
Not visible14:56 local · Fri, Fri 20 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 2120
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:47 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon -27°