First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 December 1955 · 09:40 local in London
1955-12-22 09:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:40 local time in London on 22 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
1955
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 09:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:29
Next moonset
00:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1955
29
Full Moon
Above horizon03:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon 37°
Jan 1956
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:41 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 1956
13
New Moon
Not visible03:01 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1956
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:58 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 19°