First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 December 2002 · 15:49 local in London
2002-12-11 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 11 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
2002
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 (22°) 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 15:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:07
Next moonset
23:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2002
19
Full Moon
Above horizon19:10 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 2002
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:31 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon 5°
Jan 2003
2
New Moon
Not visible20:23 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2003
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:15 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 14°