First Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 December 1993 · 22:26 local in London
1993-12-20 22:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:26 local time in London on 20 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
1993
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
Above the horizon (15°) at the exact moment.
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 22:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:42
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1993
28
Full Moon
Above horizon23:05 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 56°
Jan 1994
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 1994
11
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jan · Moon -55°
Jan 1994
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:27 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 40°