First Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 November 2128 · 03:55 local in London
2128-11-29 03:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:55 local time in London on 29 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Nov
2128
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 03:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:02
Next moonset
00:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2128
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:53 local · Mon, Mon 6 Dec · Moon 22°
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Last Quarter Moon
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21
New Moon
Not visible23:08 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon -56°
Dec 2128
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:26 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 28°