First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 December 1990 · 03:16 local in London
1990-12-25 03:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:16 local time in London on 25 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
25 Dec
1990
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 03:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:28
Next moonset
01:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1990
31
Full Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 23°
Jan 1991
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 1991
15
New Moon
Not visible23:50 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon -60°
Jan 1991
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:22 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 37°