First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 November 2135 · 14:57 local in London
2135-11-12 14:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:57 local time in London on 12 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2135
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 (7°) 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 14:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:08
Next moonset
22:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2135
20
Full Moon
Above horizon19:44 local · Sun, Sun 20 Nov · Moon 36°
Nov 2135
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:57 local · Mon, Mon 28 Nov · Moon 2°
Dec 2135
5
New Moon
Not visible04:41 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 2135
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:52 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon -33°