First Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 December 1956 · 11:51 local in London
1956-12-10 11:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:51 local time in London on 10 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
1956
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 11:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:54
Next moonset
00:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1956
17
Full Moon
Above horizon19:06 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 1956
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:10 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 10°
Jan 1957
1
New Moon
Not visible02:14 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 1957
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jan · Moon -26°