First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 December 2029 · 17:50 local in London
2029-12-12 17:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:50 local time in London on 12 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
2029
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 (39°) 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 17:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:58
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2029
20
Full Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon 58°
Dec 2029
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:49 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2030
4
New Moon
Not visible02:50 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -46°
Jan 2030
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:06 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jan · Moon 30°