First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 December 2033 · 00:20 local in London
2033-12-29 00:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:20 local time in London on 29 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
2033
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 00:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:56
Next moonset
01:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2034
4
Full Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 2034
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:17 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2034
20
New Moon
Not visible10:02 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2034
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:32 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jan · Moon -19°