First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 December 1991 · 09:32 local in London
1991-12-14 09:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:32 local time in London on 14 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
1991
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 09:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:47
Next moonset
00:41
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1991
21
Full Moon
Below horizon10:23 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1991
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Sat, Sat 28 Dec · Moon 12°
Jan 1992
4
New Moon
Not visible23:10 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon -59°
Jan 1992
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:32 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -13°