First Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 January 2020 · 04:46 local in London
2020-01-03 04:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:46 local time in London on 3 January. 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
2020
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 04:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:10
Next moonset
00:57
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2020
10
Full Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2020
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2020
24
New Moon
Not visible21:42 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon -48°
Feb 2020
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:42 local · Sun, Sun 2 Feb · Moon -6°