First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 December 2037 · 14:42 local in London
2037-12-14 14:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:42 local time in London on 14 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2037
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 (16°) 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 14:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:00
Next moonset
23:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2037
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:39 local · Tue, Tue 22 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2037
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon -17°
Jan 2038
5
New Moon
Not visible13:41 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 2038
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:34 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon 7°