First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 November 2132 · 03:06 local in London
2132-11-16 03:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:06 local time in London on 16 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
16 Nov
2132
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 03:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:58
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2132
23
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Sun, Sun 23 Nov · Moon 28°
Nov 2132
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Sat, Sat 29 Nov · Moon -22°
Dec 2132
7
New Moon
Not visible16:16 local · Sun, Sun 7 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2132
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:54 local · Mon, Mon 15 Dec · Moon 26°