First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 December 1992 · 06:17 local in London
1992-12-02 06:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:17 local time in London on 2 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
2 Dec
1992
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 06:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:13
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1992
9
Full Moon
Above horizon23:41 local · Wed, Wed 9 Dec · Moon 61°
Dec 1992
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:13 local · Wed, Wed 16 Dec · Moon -39°
Dec 1992
24
New Moon
Not visible00:43 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 1993
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon -24°