First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 December 1969 · 02:09 local in London
1969-12-16 01:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:09 local time in London on 16 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
1969
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 02:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:14
Next moonset
02:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1969
23
Full Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 1969
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:52 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 1970
7
New Moon
Not visible21:36 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1970
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:18 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 23°