First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 November 2143 · 09:22 local in London
2143-11-14 09:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:22 local time in London on 14 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Nov
2143
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 09:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:48
Next moonset
23:45
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2143
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:45 local · Fri, Fri 22 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 2143
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:32 local · Fri, Fri 29 Nov · Moon -34°
Dec 2143
6
New Moon
Not visible13:57 local · Fri, Fri 6 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2143
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:12 local · Sat, Sat 14 Dec · Moon -38°