First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 December 1985 · 01:58 local in London
1985-12-19 01:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:58 local time in London on 19 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
1985
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 01:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:31
Next moonset
00:47
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1985
27
Full Moon
Above horizon07:31 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon 8°
Jan 1986
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:47 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -37°
Jan 1986
10
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 1986
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:14 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon 23°