First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 January 2025 · 23:56 local in London
2025-01-06 23:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:56 local time in London on 6 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jan
2025
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
Above the horizon (5°) at the exact moment.
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 23:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:20
Next moonset
00:35
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2025
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 2025
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -42°
Jan 2025
29
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon 16°
Feb 2025
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Wed, Wed 5 Feb · Moon -13°