First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 November 2126 · 19:28 local in London
2126-11-21 19:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:28 local time in London on 21 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
2126
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 (26°) 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 19:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:00
Next moonset
23:25
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2126
30
Full Moon
Above horizon00:51 local · Sat, Sat 30 Nov · Moon 53°
Dec 2126
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:37 local · Sat, Sat 7 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 2126
14
New Moon
Not visible06:00 local · Sat, Sat 14 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2126
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:12 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon 28°