First Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 December 2015 · 15:14 local in London
2015-12-18 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:14 local time in London on 18 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Dec
2015
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 (26°) 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 15:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:31
Next moonset
00:18
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Calendar →Dec 2015
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Fri, Fri 25 Dec · Moon -20°
Jan 2016
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2016
10
New Moon
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Jan 2016
16
First Quarter Moon
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