First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 December 2046 · 07:56 local in London
2046-12-05 07:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:56 local time in London on 5 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2046
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 07:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
00:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2046
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon -9°
Dec 2046
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -29°
Dec 2046
27
New Moon
Not visible10:39 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon 10°
Jan 2047
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:31 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -29°