First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 December 1986 · 08:02 local in London
1986-12-08 08:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:02 local time in London on 8 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
1986
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 08:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:50
Next moonset
00:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1986
16
Full Moon
Above horizon07:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1986
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:17 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 1986
31
New Moon
Not visible03:10 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -49°
Jan 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:35 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 17°