First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 December 1926 · 06:47 local in London
1926-12-12 06:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:47 local time in London on 12 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
1926
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 06:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:00
Next moonset
00:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1926
19
Full Moon
Above horizon06:09 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 1926
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:59 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 39°
Jan 1927
3
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 1927
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:43 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon 25°