First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 November 2131 · 21:00 local in London
2131-11-27 21:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:00 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
2131
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 (14°) 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 21:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:38
Next moonset
23:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2131
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:22 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon -18°
Dec 2131
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:51 local · Tue, Tue 11 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2131
19
New Moon
Not visible16:56 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon -9°
Dec 2131
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:08 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon -35°