First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 December 2019 · 06:59 local in London
2019-12-04 06:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:59 local time in London on 4 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
2019
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 06:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:13
Next moonset
23:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2019
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Thu, Thu 12 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2019
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon 41°
Dec 2019
26
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 2020
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -36°