First Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 November 2129 · 23:52 local in London
2129-11-18 23:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:52 local time in London on 18 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
2129
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 23:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:35
Next moonset
00:06
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2129
25
Full Moon
Above horizon23:06 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon 53°
Dec 2129
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:58 local · Sat, Sat 3 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 2129
11
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Sun, Sun 11 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 2129
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Sun, Sun 18 Dec · Moon -39°