First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 December 1901 · 20:35 local in London
1901-12-18 20:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:35 local time in London on 18 December. 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Dec
1901
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
Above the horizon (29°) at the exact moment.
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 20:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
00:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1901
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -19°
Jan 1902
1
Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 1902
9
New Moon
Not visible21:15 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1902
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -27°