First Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 December 1927 · 02:15 local in London
1927-12-02 02:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:15 local time in London on 2 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
1927
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 02:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:28
Next moonset
00:12
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1927
8
Full Moon
Above horizon17:32 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 1927
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 1927
24
New Moon
Not visible04:13 local · Sat, Sat 24 Dec · Moon -36°
Dec 1927
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:22 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -8°