First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 December 1959 · 02:12 local in London
1959-12-07 02:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:12 local time in London on 7 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
1959
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 02:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:35
Next moonset
00:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1959
15
Full Moon
Above horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 15 Dec · Moon 24°
Dec 1959
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 1959
29
New Moon
Not visible19:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 1960
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:53 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 41°