First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 December 2003 · 10:04 local in London
2003-12-30 10:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:04 local time in London on 30 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
2003
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 10:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:03
Next moonset
00:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2004
7
Full Moon
Above horizon15:40 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 1°
Jan 2004
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2004
21
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:04 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon -25°