First Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 December 2038 · 12:46 local in London
2038-12-03 12:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:46 local time in London on 3 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2038
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 12:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:12
Next moonset
23:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2038
11
Full Moon
Above horizon17:31 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2038
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:29 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 27°
Dec 2038
26
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Sun, Sun 26 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 2039
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon -35°