First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 December 2006 · 14:48 local in London
2006-12-27 14:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:48 local time in London on 27 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2006
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 (28°) 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 14:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
00:45
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2007
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jan · Moon -8°
Jan 2007
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:45 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 2007
19
New Moon
Not visible04:01 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jan · Moon -40°
Jan 2007
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:02 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jan · Moon 20°