First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 November 2163 · 09:08 local in London
2163-11-03 09:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:08 local time in London on 3 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2163
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 09:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:11
Next moonset
23:31
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2163
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:51 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 2163
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:26 local · Sat, Sat 19 Nov · Moon 29°
Nov 2163
26
New Moon
Not visible04:12 local · Sat, Sat 26 Nov · Moon -29°
Dec 2163
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:05 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon 31°