First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 December 2039 · 10:02 local in London
2039-12-22 10:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:02 local time in London on 22 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2039
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 10:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:31
Next moonset
00:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2039
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:38 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2040
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 6°
Jan 2040
14
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2040
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:21 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°