First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 31 December 2030 · 13:36 local in London
2030-12-31 13:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:36 local time in London on 31 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
31 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 (22°) 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 13:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:29
Next moonset
01:01
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2031
8
Full Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible04:31 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2031
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jan · Moon -18°