First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 December 1995 · 19:07 local in London
1995-12-28 19:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:07 local time in London on 28 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Dec
1995
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 (39°) 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 19:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:53
Next moonset
00:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1996
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Full Moon
Above horizon20:51 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 1996
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 1996
20
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 1996
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon 3°