First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 December 1997 · 06:09 local in London
1997-12-07 06:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:09 local time in London on 7 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
1997
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 06:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:39
Next moonset
00:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1997
14
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sun, Sun 14 Dec · Moon 43°
Dec 1997
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:43 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1997
29
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon -5°
Jan 1998
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:18 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon 23°