First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 December 2008 · 21:26 local in London
2008-12-05 21:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:26 local time in London on 5 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
5 Dec
2008
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 (18°) 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 21:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:24
Next moonset
23:45