First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 December 1951 · 16:21 local in London
1951-12-05 16:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:21 local time in London on 5 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
5 Dec
1951
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 16:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:43
Next moonset
23:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1951
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 1951
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Fri, Fri 21 Dec · Moon -26°
Dec 1951
28
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon 10°
Jan 1952
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:42 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -29°