First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 December 2018 · 11:50 local in London
2018-12-15 11:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:50 local time in London on 15 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2018
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 11:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:41
Next moonset
00:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2018
22
Full Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2018
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:34 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon 23°
Jan 2019
6
New Moon
Not visible01:28 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon -56°
Jan 2019
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:46 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jan · Moon -34°