First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 December 1989 · 01:26 local in London
1989-12-06 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:26 local time in London on 6 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
1989
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 01:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:27
Next moonset
00:51
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1989
12
Full Moon
Above horizon16:30 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 1989
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:55 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 1989
28
New Moon
Not visible03:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -46°
Jan 1990
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:40 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon -3°