First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 November 2130 · 19:41 local in London
2130-11-08 19:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:41 local time in London on 8 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2130
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 (17°) 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 19:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:07
Next moonset
22:38
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2130
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:33 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2130
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -24°
Nov 2130
30
New Moon
Not visible20:45 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon -41°
Dec 2130
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:35 local · Fri, Fri 8 Dec · Moon -44°