First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 November 2154 · 09:24 local in London
2154-11-12 09:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:24 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2154
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 09:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:54
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2154
20
Full Moon
Above horizon02:54 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon 43°
Nov 2154
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:13 local · Thu, Thu 28 Nov · Moon 48°
Dec 2154
5
New Moon
Not visible05:03 local · Thu, Thu 5 Dec · Moon -28°
Dec 2154
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:10 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon 19°