First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 November 2157 · 03:09 local in London
2157-11-10 03:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:09 local time in London on 10 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
10 Nov
2157
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 03:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:29
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2157
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:09 local · Wed, Wed 16 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2157
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:21 local · Wed, Wed 23 Nov · Moon -27°
Dec 2157
2
New Moon
Not visible00:12 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon -64°
Dec 2157
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Fri, Fri 9 Dec · Moon 13°