First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 December 2017 · 09:20 local in London
2017-12-26 09:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:20 local time in London on 26 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
26 Dec
2017
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 09:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:16
Next moonset
00:38
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2018
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 48°
Jan 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:25 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2018
17
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2018
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jan · Moon 21°