First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 December 1945 · 11:05 local in London
1945-12-12 11:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:05 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
1945
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 11:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:56
Next moonset
00:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1945
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:17 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon 50°
Dec 1945
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:00 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon 35°
Jan 1946
3
New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 1946
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:27 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 32°