First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 December 1952 · 19:52 local in London
1952-12-23 19:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:52 local time in London on 23 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
1952
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 (36°) 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 19:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:40
Next moonset
00:28
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1952
31
Full Moon
Above horizon05:06 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon 28°
Jan 1953
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 1953
15
New Moon
Not visible14:08 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 1953
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -22°