First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 December 1902 · 06:27 local in London
1902-12-08 06:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:27 local time in London on 8 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
1902
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 06:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
00:30
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1902
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:47 local · Mon, Mon 15 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 1902
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 1902
29
New Moon
Not visible21:25 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon -45°
Jan 1903
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:57 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 22°