First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 December 2030 · 22:57 local in London
2030-12-01 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:57 local time in London on 1 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2030
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 (6°) 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 22:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:21
Next moonset
23:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2030
9
Full Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Mon, Mon 9 Dec · Moon 57°
Dec 2030
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Wed, Wed 18 Dec · Moon -1°
Dec 2030
24
New Moon
Not visible17:32 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 2030
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon 22°