First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 November 2148 · 04:17 local in London
2148-11-19 04:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 19 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Nov
2148
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 04:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:33
Next moonset
23:49
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2148
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Full Moon
Above horizon19:06 local · Mon, Mon 25 Nov · Moon 24°
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3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:01 local · Tue, Tue 3 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 2148
11
New Moon
Not visible04:53 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 2148
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Wed, Wed 18 Dec · Moon 9°