First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 December 2016 · 09:03 local in London
2016-12-07 09:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:03 local time in London on 7 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
2016
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 09:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:39
Next moonset
00:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2016
14
Full Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 2016
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:56 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon 18°
Dec 2016
29
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon -7°
Jan 2017
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 36°