First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 December 2027 · 05:22 local in London
2027-12-06 05:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:22 local time in London on 6 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2027
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 05:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
00:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2027
13
Full Moon
Above horizon16:09 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2027
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:11 local · Mon, Mon 20 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 2027
27
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon -40°
Jan 2028
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:41 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -9°