First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 December 1905 · 18:38 local in London
1905-12-03 18:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:38 local time in London on 3 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
1905
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 (28°) 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 18:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:08
Next moonset
23:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1905
11
Full Moon
Above horizon23:25 local · Mon, Mon 11 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 1905
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 1905
26
New Moon
Not visible04:04 local · Tue, Tue 26 Dec · Moon -34°
Jan 1906
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:52 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 25°