First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 December 2049 · 23:40 local in London
2049-12-01 23:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:40 local time in London on 1 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2049
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 23:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:22
Next moonset
00:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2049
9
Full Moon
Above horizon07:28 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 2049
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:15 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 2049
24
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2049
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -20°