First Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 December 2007 · 10:18 local in London
2007-12-17 10:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:18 local time in London on 17 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
2007
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 10:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:57
Next moonset
00:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2007
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 62°
Dec 2007
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 26°
Jan 2008
8
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2008
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 45°